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Overview |
Elms College | Carroll College | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Helena, MT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,332 | 1,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #374 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | carroll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Carroll College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,095 | $39,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,095 | $39,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,150 | $11,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,311 | $26,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,015 | $27,910 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | Carroll College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,442 | 1,787 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 1,298 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1080/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Elms College | Carroll College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Carroll College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Carroll College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 7% |
Students |
Elms College | Carroll College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Carroll College | ||
| 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 Carroll College based on total student enrollment (1,332 students vs. 1,103 students)
Elms College vs. Carroll College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Carroll College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Carroll College for in-state tuition ($40,095.00 vs. $39,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Elms College than Carroll College ($40,095.00 vs. $39,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Carroll College ($22,311 vs. $26,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 30.3% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($11,624 vs. $15,150)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms as Carroll College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 11.1% larger than aid received Carroll College ($31,015 vs. $27,910)
Elms College vs. Carroll College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Carroll College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll College or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Carroll College (1110) is 134 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Carroll College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Carroll College (72.6%)
Elms College vs. Carroll College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Carroll 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 Carroll College and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Carroll College is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Carroll College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/