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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UNH Manchester RIC Providence UConn UD Quinnipiac University of Maine UMass University at Albany- SUNY UMass Dartmouth University of Connecticut-Stamford| College of Our Lady of the Elms | University of Rhode Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elms College | URI | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Elms College | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elms College | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
Elms College | URI | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 7% |
Students |
Elms College | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | URI | ||
| 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 of Rhode Island is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or URI?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 185.1% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $13,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Elms College than University of Rhode Island ($38,735.00 vs. $32,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Elms College ($20,695 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 9.2% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($13,584 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than University of Rhode Island (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 104.5% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($27,109 vs. $13,257)
Elms College vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at University of Rhode Island (1077) is 101 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming URI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than URI (76.4%)
Elms College vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or URI? 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 URI and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $9,900 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $46,300)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $1,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($23,438 vs. $25,000)
- URI graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/