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Overview |
Elms College | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Elms College | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 986/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elms College | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
Elms College | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Salem State University | ||
| 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
- Salem State University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Salem State University?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 4,156.6% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 449.4% higher at Elms College than Salem State University ($38,735.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Elms College ($19,277 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 0.8% lower than costs at Salem State University ($14,830 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than College of Our Lady of the Elms (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 216.6% larger than aid received Salem State University ($27,109 vs. $8,562)
Elms College vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or Elms College .
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Elms College (90.9%)
Elms College vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Salem State University? 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 Salem State University and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Salem State University (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $1,900 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/