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Overview |
Elms College | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 11,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #181 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $14,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $16,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Elms College | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 14,935 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 11,043 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Elms College | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 68% | ||
| 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 University-Newark | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
Elms College | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Rutgers University-Newark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Rutgers University-Newark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Rutgers University-Newark?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 200.3% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Newark for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Elms College than Rutgers University Newark ($38,735.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than Elms College ($16,578 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University Newark are 3.4% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($14,343 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Rutgers University Newark (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 105.9% larger than aid received Rutgers University Newark ($27,109 vs. $13,168)
Elms College vs. Rutgers University-Newark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Rutgers University-Newark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Newark or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University Newark (1030) is 54 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
Elms College vs. Rutgers University-Newark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Rutgers University-Newark? 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 University-Newark and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $19,900 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $46,300)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $2,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($22,215 vs. $25,000)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Rutgers University-Newark 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/