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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Elms College | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | 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
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 1,275 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Elms College?
- Quinnipiac University is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Quinnipiac than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($49,170.00 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 Quinnipiac ($23,498 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 7.6% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($14,830 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 9.5% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($29,689 vs. $27,109)
Quinnipiac vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 119 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Quinnipiac (83.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $19,200 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/