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Overview |
Elms College | YCP | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Elms College | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Elms College | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
Elms College | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 1% |
Students |
Elms College | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | YCP | ||
| 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
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or YCP?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 83.8% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.8% higher at Elms College than York College Pennsylvania ($38,735.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Elms College ($20,916 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 19.3% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($12,430 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than College of Our Lady of the Elms (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 81% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($27,109 vs. $14,978)
Elms College vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Elms College .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 78 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming YCP students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Elms College (90.9%)
Elms College vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College or YCP? 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 YCP and Elms College.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from York College Pennsylvania earn on average $4,400 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $1,495 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,495)
- Elms College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/