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Overview |
Elms College | Mason | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Elms College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elms College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $204 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 5% |
Students |
Elms College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Mason?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 295.5% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Elms College than George Mason University ($38,735.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Elms College ($18,479 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 13% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($13,120 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than George Mason University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 151.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($27,109 vs. $10,760)
Elms College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 177 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Mason students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Mason (90%)
Elms College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Mason? 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 Mason and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $46,300)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/