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Overview |
UD | Elms College | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #374 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $40,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $40,095 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $15,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $22,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $31,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 1,442 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UD | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
UD | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 24% |
Students |
UD | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 1,332 students)
UD vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Elms College?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 185.6% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($40,095.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Elms College than University of Delaware ($40,095.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Elms College ($17,716 vs. $22,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 2.1% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($14,838 vs. $15,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than University of Delaware (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 138.7% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($31,015 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 222 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming UD students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (78% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $15,000 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $46,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $797 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($24,203 vs. $25,000)
- UD graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/