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Overview |
Elms College | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Elms College | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elms College | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $235 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 3% |
Students |
Elms College | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Westfield State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westfield State University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Westfield State University?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 3,893.3% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 449.4% higher at Elms College than Westfield State University ($38,735.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than Elms College ($18,021 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 15% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($12,894 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Westfield State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 292.7% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($27,109 vs. $6,904)
Elms College vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Westfield State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westfield State University or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 25 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Elms College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Westfield State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Elms College vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Westfield State 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 Westfield State University and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is the same as at Westfield State University (58% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $500 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $46,300)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/