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Overview |
Elms College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 73% |
Admission |
Elms College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Elms College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 5% |
Students |
Elms College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or SUNY Cortland?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 447.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.1% higher at Elms College than SUNY College at Cortland ($38,735.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Elms College ($18,304 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 8.9% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($13,620 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than SUNY College at Cortland (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 189.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($27,109 vs. $9,369)
Elms College vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Elms College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Elms College vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $1,000 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $46,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/