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Overview |
Elms College | Baruch | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,332 | 19,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #374 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Baruch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,095 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,095 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,150 | $18,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,311 | $3,989 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,015 | $9,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Elms College | Baruch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,442 | 24,867 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 12,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 50.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Elms College | Baruch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Baruch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $10,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $111 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Baruch | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
Elms College | Baruch | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Baruch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (19,698 students vs. 1,332 students)
Elms College vs. Baruch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Baruch?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 478.6% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($40,095.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.5% higher at Elms College than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($40,095.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Elms College ($3,989 vs. $22,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 23.3% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($15,150 vs. $18,684)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 214.3% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($31,015 vs. $9,867)
Elms College vs. Baruch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Baruch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baruch or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (1230) is 254 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Accepted freshman Baruch 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 (87.7%) than Baruch (50.5%)
Elms College vs. Baruch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Baruch? 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 Baruch and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Baruch is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $46,300)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $14,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($10,800 vs. $25,000)
- Baruch graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($111 vs. $258)
- More Baruch graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/