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Overview |
Elms College | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Brookville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 15,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #508 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | liu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $36,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $36,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $16,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $25,802 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $27,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Elms College | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 14,332 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 13,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 8.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1100/1330 | ||
| 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 | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 13% |
Students |
Elms College | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Long Island University-C W Post Campus | ||
| 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
- Long Island University C W Post Campus is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (15,737 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Long Island University-C W Post Campus?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Long Island University-C W Post Campus for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $36,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Elms College than Long Island University C W Post Campus ($38,735.00 vs. $36,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Long Island University-C W Post Campus ($23,498 vs. $25,802)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 13.8% lower than costs at Long Island University C W Post Campus ($14,830 vs. $16,876)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms as Long Island University C W Post Campus (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University C W Post Campus students is 2.8% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($27,862 vs. $27,109)
Elms College vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Long Island University-C W Post Campus or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Long Island University C W Post Campus (1010) is 34 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Elms College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (22)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Long Island University-C W Post Campus (3.36)
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Elms College (90.9%)
Elms College vs. Long Island University-C W Post Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Long Island University-C W Post Campus? 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 Long Island University-C W Post Campus and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Long Island University C W Post Campus (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Long Island University C W Post Campus earn on average $8,300 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Elms College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Long Island University-C W Post Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Elms College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-C W Post Campus students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/