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Overview |
Elms College | Queens College | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,332 | 16,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #374 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,095 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,095 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,150 | $16,464 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,311 | $5,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,015 | $8,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Elms College | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,442 | 20,800 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 14,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $113 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
Elms College | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Queens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 1,332 students)
Elms College vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Queens College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 478.6% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($40,095.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.5% higher at Elms College than CUNY Queens College ($40,095.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Elms College ($5,339 vs. $22,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 8.7% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($15,150 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than CUNY Queens College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 248.3% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($31,015 vs. $8,904)
Elms College vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 134 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Queens College (68.5%)
Elms College vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Queens 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 Queens College and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than CUNY Queens College (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from CUNY Queens College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $46,300)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $25,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($113 vs. $258)
- More Elms College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College 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/