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Overview |
Elms College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 6% |
Students |
Elms College | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Salve Regina University than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($45,250.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Salve Regina University ($23,498 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 11.3% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($14,830 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 1.2% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($27,109 vs. $26,787)
Elms College vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Elms College .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Elms College vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (73% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/