by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Elms College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Elms College is ranked #1,967 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #36 of 85 for value.
Among the majors Elms College offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #13 of 15 |
| General Education | #76 of 114 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | #94 of 123 |
| Communication Sciences | #188 of 238 |
| Computer Science / Programming | #268 of 465 |
| Social Work | #337 of 433 |
| Public Administration & Social Service | #416 of 552 |
| Public Administration | #416 of 552 |
| Registered Nursing | #551 of 966 |
| Nursing | #551 of 966 |
Below is the detailed Elms College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
College of Our Lady of the Elms is ranked #42 out of #96 in Massachusetts for quality and #36 out of #85 for Massachusetts value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Elms College financial aid page to be sure.
College of Our Lady of the Elms is ranked #1,967 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, College of Our Lady of the Elms is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Elms College costs about $20,073. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $80,293 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $53,664 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $17,545 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $20,073 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $80,293 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Elms College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Elms College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $214,656 | — | — |
| All Students | $80,293 | #1,967 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $70,180 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $214,656 | — | — |
| All Students | $80,293 | #36 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $70,180 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Elms College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18,824 |
| $30K–$48K | $18,265 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,376 |
| $75K–$110K | $26,565 |
| Over $110K | $27,882 |
About 93% of Elms College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,471 per year. Get more details on the Elms College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Elms College net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.