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Memphis Gwynedd Mercy College Geneva College Southeastern University| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elms College | CBU | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1030/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Elms College | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elms College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 6% |
Students |
Elms College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or CBU?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 9.1% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Elms College than Christian Brothers University ($38,735.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Elms College ($18,612 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 45.1% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($10,220 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University 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 0.5% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($27,109 vs. $26,964)
Elms College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 129 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming CBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than CBU (87.5%)
Elms College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or CBU? 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 CBU and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Christian Brothers University (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Elms College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/