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Overview |
Elms College | FDU | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 2,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $21,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $28,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 4,421 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 3,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Elms College | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 7% |
Students |
Elms College | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (2,823 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or FDU?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 16.4% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at Elms College than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($38,735.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Elms College ($21,408 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 5.1% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($14,830 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 4.9% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($28,436 vs. $27,109)
Elms College vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (1034) is 58 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming FDU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.42) as students at FDU (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than FDU (89.1%)
Elms College vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or FDU? 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 FDU and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $6,600 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Elms College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/