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College of Our Lady of the Elms
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Annual Tuition
$42,061
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
87.7%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
69.6%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$51,540
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
College of Our Lady of the Elms is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Chicopee, MA. With a competitive tuition profile of $42,061, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 69.6% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$168,244
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
7.8 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$21,540
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$47,156
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$262,556
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at College of Our Lady of the Elms is $25,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$42,061
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
76.2%
Success
69.6%
In-State Cost
$42,061
Age 25+ Students
25.5%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Medium
Working at 6yr
93 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Chicopee
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$934
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,115
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,375
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Chicopee metropolitan area.