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City College of New York Queens College Baruch SUNY Stony Brook NYU Brooklyn College UB Adelphi University Fordham Pace University-New York St John's Binghamton University| College of Our Lady of the Elms | CUNY Hunter College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elms College | Hunter | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,332 | 22,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #374 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,095 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,095 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,150 | $11,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,311 | $4,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,015 | $9,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Elms College | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,442 | 31,614 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 17,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 54% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1210/1470 | ||
| 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 | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $119 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
Elms College | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 1,332 students)
Elms College vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Hunter?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 478.6% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($40,095.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.5% higher at Elms College than CUNY Hunter College ($40,095.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Elms College ($4,127 vs. $22,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 33.8% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($11,324 vs. $15,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than CUNY Hunter College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 222.3% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($31,015 vs. $9,624)
Elms College vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 189 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Accepted freshman Hunter 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 Hunter (54%)
Elms College vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from CUNY Hunter College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $46,300)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $13,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $25,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($119 vs. $258)
- More Elms College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/