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Overview |
Elms College | Marist College | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Elms College | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1200/1378 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Elms College | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
Elms College | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Marist College | ||
| 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
- Marist College is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Marist College?
- Marist College is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Marist College than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($43,900.00 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 Marist College ($23,498 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 15.6% lower than costs at Marist College ($14,830 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Marist College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 18.4% larger than aid received Marist College ($27,109 vs. $22,904)
Elms College vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Elms College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Elms College vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Marist College? 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 Marist College and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (80% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/