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George Washington Georgetown Fordham Syracuse Mason Lafayette College DU Drexel William & Mary Elon University of Richmond Bucknell| American University | College of Our Lady of the Elms | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | Elms College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 98% |
Admission |
AU | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1070/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
AU | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 24% |
Students |
AU | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 26% | ||
Campus |
AU | Elms College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 1,275 students)
AU vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Elms College?
- American University is 37% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at AU than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($53,070.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than AU ($23,498 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 5.9% lower than costs at American University ($14,830 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than American University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 0.1% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($27,138 vs. $27,109)
AU vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 276 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming AU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Elms College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Elms College and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $18,500 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $46,300)
- American University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,000)
- AU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/