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Xavier University of Dayton Ohio State Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University Kent State Miami ONU Denison Wooster Cleveland State Otterbein University| College of Our Lady of the Elms | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elms College | JCU | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Elms College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 1% |
Students |
Elms College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at JCU than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($45,490.00 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 JCU ($23,498 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 12.3% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($13,200 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 12.2% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($30,415 vs. $27,109)
Elms College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 151 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than JCU (82.4%)
Elms College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or JCU? 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 JCU and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $1,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,939)
- Elms College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/