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Overview |
UNH | Elms College | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
UNH | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 |
UNH | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNH | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 24% |
Students |
UNH | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UNH | 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 New Haven is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 1,275 students)
UNH vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Elms College?
- University of New Haven is 10% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at UNH than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($42,610.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than UNH ($23,498 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 25.5% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($14,830 vs. $18,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 1.6% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($27,556 vs. $27,109)
UNH vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or UNH .
- The average SAT score at University of New Haven (1066) is 90 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming UNH students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman UNH students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Elms College (90.9%)
UNH vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than University of New Haven (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $6,000 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/