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Overview |
Elms College | Bushnell | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,332 | 758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #374 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Bushnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,095 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,095 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,150 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,311 | $22,534 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,015 | $22,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | Bushnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,442 | 755 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1010/1315 | ||
| 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 | Bushnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Bushnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Bushnell | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
Elms College | Bushnell | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Bushnell | ||
| 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
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (1,332 students vs. 758 students)
Elms College vs. Bushnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Bushnell?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($40,095.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Elms College than Bushnell University ($40,095.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Bushnell ($22,311 vs. $22,534)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 38% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($10,980 vs. $15,150)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms as Bushnell University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 35.2% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($31,015 vs. $22,933)
Elms College vs. Bushnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Bushnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bushnell or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Bushnell University (992) is 16 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Elms College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman Bushnell 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 (87.7%) than Bushnell (66.4%)
Elms College vs. Bushnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Bushnell? 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 Bushnell and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $400 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $1,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($23,731 vs. $25,000)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Elms College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/