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Seton Hill University Ithaca College Nazareth College Claflin University Alaska Bible College State University of New York at New Paltz| Rust College | Elmira College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rust College | EC | ||
| Location | Holly Springs, MS | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 429 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rustcollege.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rust College | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,385 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,385 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,980 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,234 | $24,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,238 | $26,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Rust College | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,715 | 2,109 | ||
| Admitted | 595 | 1,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.7% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.66 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 440/1339 | 1116/1332 | ||
| 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 |
Rust College | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rust College | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,837 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rust College | EC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Rust College | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Rust College | EC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmira College is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (657 students vs. 429 students)
Rust College vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rust College or EC?
- Elmira College is 217.5% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($36,152.00 vs. $11,385.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217.5% higher at EC than Rust College ($36,152.00 vs. $11,385.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than EC ($8,234 vs. $24,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 133.9% lower than costs at Elmira College ($5,980 vs. $13,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Rust College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 115.6% larger than aid received Rust College ($26,386 vs. $12,238)
Rust College vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rust College or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Rust College .
- Accepted freshman EC students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Rust College (34.7%)
Rust College vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rust College or EC? 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 EC and Rust College.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Rust College (60% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $20,900 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $25,100)
- Elmira College students graduate with a $837 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,837)
- EC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/