Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Juniata College F&M WCU Marist College Temple Gettysburg College Dickinson College University of Scranton Elizabethtown College Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Penn State Harrisburg Lycoming College| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Susquehanna University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Elms College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | susqu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Elms College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $54,440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Elms College | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Elms College | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Elms College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
Elms College | Susquahanna | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 40.5% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at Susquahanna than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($54,440.00 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 Susquahanna ($23,498 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 0.9% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($14,830 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Susquehanna University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 50.9% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($40,914 vs. $27,109)
Elms College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Elms College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Elms College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/