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Overview |
Elms College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 44% |
Admission |
Elms College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
Elms College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Penn State?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 110.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Elms College than Penn State Main Campus ($38,735.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Penn State ($23,498 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 16.4% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($12,744 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Penn State Main Campus (98% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 169.3% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($27,109 vs. $10,066)
Elms College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 226 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Elms College (22)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Elms College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (87% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $9,000 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Elms College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/