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USAFA West Point Virginia Tech United States Coast Guard Academy VMI Yale Princeton Johns Hopkins Cornell NC State Penn State Georgetown| United States Naval Academy | College of Our Lady of the Elms | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | Elms College | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,465 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #374 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $40,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $40,095 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $15,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $31,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Annapolis | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,727 | 1,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,379 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.4% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1420 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Annapolis | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 24% |
Students |
Annapolis | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | Elms College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Naval Academy is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (4,465 students vs. 1,332 students)
Annapolis vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or Elms College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($40,095.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Elms College than United States Naval Academy ($40,095.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than United States Naval Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($31,015 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Annapolis (9.4%)
Annapolis vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis 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 Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/