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Overview |
Elms College | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,332 | 3,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #374 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,095 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,095 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,150 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,311 | $31,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,015 | $27,351 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Elms College | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,442 | 6,534 | ||
| Admitted | 1,264 | 5,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1320 | 1130/1310 | ||
| 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 | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 5% |
Students |
Elms College | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (3,574 students vs. 1,332 students)
Elms College vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $40,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Western New England University than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($43,380.00 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 Western New England University ($22,311 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 1.7% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($14,900 vs. $15,150)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms as Western New England University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 13.4% larger than aid received Western New England University ($31,015 vs. $27,351)
Elms College vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 104 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Western New England University (83.3%)
Elms College vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Western New England University? 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 Western New England University and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/