College of Our Lady of the Elms Value of an Education

What is the Value of an Education from Elms College?

Determine the value of an education from Elms College to understand if you'll be paying a fair price for your degree.

Within Massachusetts, College of Our Lady of the Elms is Considered a Lower Quality College at an Expensive Price.

College of Our Lady of the Elms' overall average net price combined with a lower quality education, results in a lower value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Massachusetts. This lands College of Our Lady of the Elms in the #51 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts.

Nationally, Very Overpriced Based on the Educational Quality

College of Our Lady of the Elms' educational quality places it squarely in the middle tier of our nationwide Overall Best Colleges ranking. However, when compared to other schools that deliver the same caliber of education, the net price to attend Elms College is much higher than it should be. This has earned it a very poor #1,295 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list. While this school earns average marks for quality, you can receive a comparable education elsewhere at a much better price.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at College of Our Lady of the Elms compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$85,013 - Mount Vernon Nazarene University
	Good	$122,833 - Spring Hill College $125,234 - Kent State University at Kent $126,802 - Walsh University
Average	Fair
	Low	$146,943 - Central Connecticut State University $147,260 - Pennsylvania State University - Mont Alto $147,821 - California State University - Sacramento $149,413 - Baker University
Overpriced	Poor	$166,673 - College of Our Lady of the Elms $168,257 - Saint Joseph's College of Maine $208,869 - LIU Post

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And the Grand Total Comes To About: $166,673

On average, a bachelor's degree at College of Our Lady of the Elms will cost you about $166,673. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $39,581 per year and an average of 4.2 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$39,581
Average Years to Graduate	4.2
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$166,673

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at College of Our Lady of the Elms. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$228,088	1,187	F+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$166,673	1,250	F
Only Students Receiving Aid	$154,094	1,303	F

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$228,088	28	D-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$166,673	33	D-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$154,094	41	F+

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Massachusetts.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

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College of Our Lady of the Elms Value of an Education

What is the Value of an Education from Elms College?

Within Massachusetts, College of Our Lady of the Elms is Considered a Lower Quality College at an Expensive Price.

Nationally, Very Overpriced Based on the Educational Quality

And the Grand Total Comes To About: $166,673

Is it Worth it For You? Dollar Amount Varies

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