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Overview |
Elms College | MMC | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #461 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elms College | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
Elms College | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 5% |
Students |
Elms College | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | MMC | ||
| 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
- Marymount Manhattan College is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (1,608 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or MMC?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 4.9% more expensive to attend than MMC for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Elms College than Marymount Manhattan College ($38,735.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than MMC ($23,498 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 32.9% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($14,830 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 20.9% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($27,109 vs. $22,418)
Elms College vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Marymount Manhattan College (1038) is 62 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming MMC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman MMC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than MMC (72.1%)
Elms College vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or MMC? 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 MMC and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $1,500 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Elms College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/