Yale vs. EC

Comparable Facts

Compare Yale University in New Haven, CT with Elmira College in Elmira, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Yale University is larger than EC based on total student enrollment (15,564 students vs. 786 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Yale University is located in New Haven, CT (Midsize City setting); Elmira College is in Elmira, NY (Small City setting).
• Yale University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Elmira College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Yale University 5:1; Elmira College 11:1.

Yale vs. EC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Yale or EC? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than EC ($22,408 vs. $23,682).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 26.9% lower than at Yale University ($14,550 vs. $19,900).
• Yale University is 72.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than EC (about $28,274 more per year; $67,250.00 vs. $38,976.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 72.5% higher at Yale than at Elmira College (about $28,274 more per year; $67,250.00 vs. $38,976.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Elmira College than at Yale University (100% vs. 56%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 129% larger than aid received by Elmira College students ($65,892 vs. $28,780).

Yale vs. EC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Yale or EC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between EC and Yale.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Yale University (1520) is 280 points higher than at EC (1240).
• Incoming Yale students have a 7 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (34 vs. 27 at EC).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Yale University 1470/1570; Elmira College 1090/1385.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Yale University 33/35; Elmira College 26/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Yale - Required; EC - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Yale Jan 2, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Yale students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at EC (3.22).
• EC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Yale (3.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 69.8% at Yale vs. 12.3% at EC.

Yale vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Yale and EC? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Yale University's six-year graduation rate (97%) is higher than Elmira College's (60%).
• Graduates from Yale University earn a median of about $72,400 more per year than EC graduates about ten years after starting college ($118,400 vs. $46,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Yale University graduates have a $13,500 lower median loan debt than EC graduates ($13,500 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Yale graduates have an estimated $140 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than EC graduates ($139 vs. $279).
• More Yale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.