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Overview |
Lasell College | Elms College | ||
| Location | Newton, MA | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,591 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #633 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasell.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lasell College | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,980 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,980 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,500 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,706 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,757 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lasell College | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,833 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 2,074 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 995/1268 | 1070/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Lasell College | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lasell College | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lasell College | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
Lasell College | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lasell College | Elms College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lasell College is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (1,591 students vs. 1,275 students)
Lasell College vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lasell College or Elms College?
- Lasell College is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($40,980.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Lasell College than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($40,980.00 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 Lasell College ($23,498 vs. $29,706)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 11.3% lower than costs at Lasell College ($14,830 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 20.8% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($32,757 vs. $27,109)
Lasell College vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lasell College or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Lasell College .
- The average SAT score at College of Our Lady of the Elms (976) is 10 points higher than at Lasell College (966)
- Incoming Elms College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lasell College (21)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Lasell College (73.2%)
Lasell College vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lasell College or Elms 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 Elms College and Lasell College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Lasell College (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $3,200 more per year than Lasell College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,100)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lasell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/