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Overview |
Elms College | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elms College | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 1% |
Students |
Elms College | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Springfield College | ||
| 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
- Springfield College is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Springfield College than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($41,128.00 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 Springfield College ($23,498 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 8.1% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($13,720 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 4.7% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($28,376 vs. $27,109)
Elms College vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 66 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Springfield College (75.6%)
Elms College vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Springfield College? 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 Springfield College and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $900 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,300)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Elms College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/