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Overview |
Salisbury | Elms College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
Salisbury | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,275 students)
Salisbury vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Elms College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 412.6% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.8% higher at Elms College than Salisbury University ($38,735.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Elms College ($19,756 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 14.2% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($12,990 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Salisbury University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 291.9% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($27,109 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Elms College (90.9%)
Salisbury vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $46,300)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $4,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $25,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/