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Overview |
Elms College | UB | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Elms College | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
Elms College | UB | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 5% |
Students |
Elms College | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | UB | ||
| 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
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or UB?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 447.9% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55% higher at Elms College than University at Buffalo ($38,735.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Elms College ($18,524 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 9.3% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($14,830 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than University at Buffalo (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 218.1% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($27,109 vs. $8,521)
Elms College vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 197 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming UB students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than UB (67.7%)
Elms College vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or UB? 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 UB and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (71% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $12,100 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $46,300)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- UB graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/