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Overview |
Elms College | F&M | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,332 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #374 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,095 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,095 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,150 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,311 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,015 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Elms College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,442 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Elms College | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
Elms College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 6% |
Students |
Elms College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 1,332 students)
Elms College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 70% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $40,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at F&M than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($68,180.00 vs. $40,095.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than F&M ($22,311 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 2.8% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($15,150 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 47.6% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($45,764 vs. $31,015)
Elms College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Elms College .
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than F&M (31.8%)
Elms College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or F&M? 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 F&M and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (85% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $15,600 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $46,300)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/