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Overview |
Elms College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Plattsburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 4,474 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | plattsburgh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $17,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $10,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Elms College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 6,872 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 4,827 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
Elms College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 4% |
Students |
Elms College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | SUNY College at Plattsburgh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (4,474 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 447.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh ($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 Plattsburgh than Elms College ($17,625 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 3.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($14,830 vs. $15,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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 154.1% larger than aid received SUNY College at Plattsburgh ($27,109 vs. $10,667)
Elms College vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Plattsburgh or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (1086) is 110 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming SUNY College at Plattsburgh students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at SUNY College at Plattsburgh (3.11)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than SUNY College at Plattsburgh (70.2%)
Elms College vs. SUNY College at Plattsburgh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or SUNY College at Plattsburgh? 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 College at Plattsburgh and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY College at Plattsburgh is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $2,300 more per year than SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY College at Plattsburgh graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More SUNY College at Plattsburgh 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/