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Overview |
UE | Elms College | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
UE | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UE | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UE | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 24% |
Students |
UE | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UE | Elms College | ||
| 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
- University of Evansville is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (2,017 students vs. 1,275 students)
UE vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or Elms College?
- University of Evansville is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at UE than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($40,100.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Elms College ($19,301 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Evansville are 7.2% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($13,840 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 25.7% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($34,067 vs. $27,109)
UE vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or UE .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 181 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming UE students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than UE (76.3%)
UE vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE 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 UE.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (62% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $300 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $46,000)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/