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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Pitt Baruch| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Rutgers University New Brunswick | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elms College | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,332 | 50,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #374 | #113 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,095 | $13,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,095 | $32,436 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,150 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,311 | $19,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,015 | $16,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 52% |
Admission |
Elms College | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,442 | 43,347 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 28,326 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 65.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1270/1480 | ||
| 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 | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $229 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
Elms College | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Rutgers | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (50,617 students vs. 1,332 students)
Elms College vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Rutgers?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 193.2% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($40,095.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Elms College than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($40,095.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Elms College ($19,052 vs. $22,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 3% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($14,715 vs. $15,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Rutgers University New Brunswick (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 90.9% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($31,015 vs. $16,249)
Elms College vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 249 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Rutgers (65.3%)
Elms College vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Rutgers? 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 Rutgers and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $19,900 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $46,300)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $2,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($22,215 vs. $25,000)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Rutgers graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/