EC vs. NSA

Comparable Facts

Compare Elmira College in Elmira, NY with New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Elmira College is larger than NSA based on total student enrollment (786 students vs. 413 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Elmira College is located in Elmira, NY (Small City setting); New Saint Andrews College is in Moscow, Idaho (Distant Town setting).
• Elmira College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. New Saint Andrews College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Elmira College 11:1; New Saint Andrews College 19:1.

EC vs. NSA Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, EC or NSA? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Saint Andrews College than EC ($16,692 vs. $23,682).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 72.5% lower than at Elmira College ($4,000 vs. $14,550).
• Elmira College is 132% more expensive for in-state tuition than NSA (about $22,176 more per year; $38,976.00 vs. $16,800.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 132% higher at EC than at New Saint Andrews College (about $22,176 more per year; $38,976.00 vs. $16,800.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Elmira College than at New Saint Andrews College (100% vs. 85%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 609.2% larger than aid received by New Saint Andrews College students ($28,780 vs. $4,058).

EC vs. NSA Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, EC or NSA? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between NSA and EC.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at New Saint Andrews College (1260) is 20 points higher than at EC (1240).
• Incoming EC students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (27 vs. 26 at NSA).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Elmira College 1090/1385; New Saint Andrews College 1155/1358.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Elmira College 26/29; New Saint Andrews College 23/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: EC - Test optional; NSA - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: NSA Feb 15, 2027.
• NSA has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than EC (77%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.3% at EC vs. 65.6% at NSA.

EC vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for EC and NSA? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Elmira College's six-year graduation rate is 60%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for NSA.
• Graduates from Elmira College have median earnings of about $46,000 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for NSA.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.