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Overview |
Elms College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,332 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #374 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,095 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,095 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,150 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,311 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,015 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Elms College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,442 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Elms College | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 2% |
Students |
Elms College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 1,332 students)
Elms College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 52.9% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $40,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Syracuse than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($61,310.00 vs. $40,095.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Syracuse ($22,311 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 21.7% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($15,150 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Syracuse University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 6.5% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($31,015 vs. $29,110)
Elms College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 219 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Elms College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (80% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $19,600 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/