Elms College vs. BU |
#37 in Federal Region I Universities #41 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #33 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #7 in Massachusetts Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Private (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 Degree | 1 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$42,061 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,168 |
cheaper$17,670 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$64,712 |
Less$19,598 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$46,070 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,140 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,440 SAT 33 ACT |
Easier90.91% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter14.37% |
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 Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller1,275 | Total Enrollment | Larger36,714 |
Smaller980 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,459 |
Smaller295 | Graduate Student Population | Larger18,255 |
Smaller240 | Online Student Population | Larger4,044 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower74% | Graduate Rate | Higher88% |
19% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC 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 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
167 | Number of faculties | 3,946 |
Lower$64,939 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$139,765 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.