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Overview |
Elms College | St John's | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 19,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #398 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $46,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $46,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $26,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $32,626 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 24,607 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 20,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Elms College | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 7% |
Students |
Elms College | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | St John's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St John's University New York is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (19,663 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or St John's?
- St John's University New York is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($46,230.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at St John's than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($46,230.00 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 St John's ($23,498 vs. $26,052)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 26.7% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($14,830 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's University New York students is 20.4% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($32,626 vs. $27,109)
Elms College vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at St John's University New York (1080) is 104 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming St John's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than St John's (84.7%)
Elms College vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or St John's? 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 St John's and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is the same as at St John's University New York (58% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $15,100 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/