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Overview |
Elms College | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Norton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 1,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $59,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $59,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $32,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $41,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Elms College | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 4,031 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 3,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1260/1390 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Elms College | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 1% |
Students |
Elms College | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | Wheaton College | ||
| 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
- Wheaton College is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (1,667 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 54.3% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.3% higher at Wheaton College than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($59,750.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Wheaton College ($23,498 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 0.2% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($14,800 vs. $14,830)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms as Wheaton College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 53.7% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($41,665 vs. $27,109)
Elms College vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or Elms College .
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Wheaton College (79.5%)
Elms College vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or Wheaton College? 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 Wheaton College and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/