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Overview |
Elms College | Clarkson | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 3,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | clarkson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Clarkson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $54,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $54,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $16,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $32,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $41,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | Clarkson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 6,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1190/1370 | ||
| 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 |
Elms College | Clarkson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Clarkson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $70,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Clarkson | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
Elms College | Clarkson | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Clarkson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clarkson University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (3,719 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Clarkson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Clarkson?
- Clarkson University is 41.9% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($54,960.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Clarkson than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($54,960.00 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 Clarkson ($23,498 vs. $32,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 12.9% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($14,830 vs. $16,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 52.3% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($41,285 vs. $27,109)
Elms College vs. Clarkson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Clarkson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarkson or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Clarkson University (1198) is 222 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Clarkson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Clarkson (78.4%)
Elms College vs. Clarkson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Clarkson? 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 Clarkson and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Clarkson is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (72% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Clarkson University earn on average $24,500 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($70,800 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarkson graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Clarkson graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Clarkson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/