EC vs. Webb Institute

Comparable Facts

Compare Elmira College in Elmira, NY with Webb Institute in Glen Cove, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Elmira College is larger than Webb Institute based on total student enrollment (786 students vs. 106 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Elmira College is located in Elmira, NY (Small City setting); Webb Institute is in Glen Cove, NY (Large Suburban setting).
• Elmira College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Webb Institute is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Elmira College 11:1; Webb Institute 11:1.

EC vs. Webb Institute Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, EC or Webb Institute? 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 Webb Institute than EC ($21,966 vs. $23,682).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 4.8% lower than at Webb Institute ($14,550 vs. $15,280).
• Webb Institute is 62.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than EC (about $24,238 more per year; $63,214.00 vs. $38,976.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 62.2% higher at Webb Institute than at Elmira College (about $24,238 more per year; $63,214.00 vs. $38,976.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Elmira College as at Webb Institute (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Webb Institute students is 108.4% larger than aid received by Elmira College students ($59,984 vs. $28,780).

EC vs. Webb Institute Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, EC or Webb Institute? 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 Webb Institute and EC.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Webb Institute (1480) is 240 points higher than at EC (1240).
• Incoming Webb Institute students have a 6 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (33 vs. 27 at EC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Elmira College 1090/1385; Webb Institute 1430/1530.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Elmira College 26/29; Webb Institute 32/34.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: EC - Test optional; Webb Institute - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: Webb Institute Jan 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Webb Institute students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at EC (3.22).
• EC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Webb Institute (14%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.3% at EC vs. 75.8% at Webb Institute.

EC vs. Webb Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for EC and Webb Institute? 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 Webb Institute.
• 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 Webb Institute.

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.