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WLC Gwynedd Mercy College Southeastern University Geneva College| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elms College | BLC | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 990/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elms College | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
Elms College | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 1% |
Students |
Elms College | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | BLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,275 students vs. 830 students)
Elms College vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or BLC?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 36.7% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Elms College than Bethany Lutheran College ($38,735.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Elms College ($18,525 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 79.3% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($8,270 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 30.9% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($27,109 vs. $20,705)
Elms College vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 98 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming BLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman BLC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than BLC (58.5%)
Elms College vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or BLC? 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 BLC and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $9,000 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More BLC 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/