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Overview |
Elms College | Drexel | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $271 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
Elms College | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Drexel | ||
| 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
- Drexel University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 46.1% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at Drexel than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($56,595.00 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 Drexel ($23,498 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 14.5% lower than costs at Drexel University ($14,830 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 24.9% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($33,861 vs. $27,109)
Elms College vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 238 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Drexel 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 Drexel (79.6%)
Elms College vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $31,100 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $1,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,243)
- Elms College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/