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College of Our Lady of the ElmsChicopee, MA
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Boston UniversityBoston, MA
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#37 in Federal Region I Universities
Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (medium programs)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$42,061Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$65,168
cheaper$17,670Graduate Tuitionexpensive$64,712
Less$19,598Average Financial Aid AmountMore$46,070
Admission
Lower1,140 SAT-Test ScoresHigher1,440 SAT
33 ACT
Easier90.91%Acceptance RateTighter14.37%
Lower13.64%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable31.32%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller1,275Total EnrollmentLarger36,714
Smaller980Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger18,459
Smaller295Graduate Student PopulationLarger18,255
Smaller240Online Student PopulationLarger4,044
Completion & Outcomes
Lower74%Graduate RateHigher88%
19%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower75%Retention RateHigher94%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 417)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,140)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty10 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty11 to 1
167Number of faculties3,946
Lower$64,939Average Faculty SalaryHigher$139,765
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.