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Overview |
Elon | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1114/1372 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Elon | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $299 |
Diversity |
Elon | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Elon | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Allegheny College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,353 students)
Elon vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Allegheny College than Elon University ($52,950.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Elon ($26,719 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 0.7% lower than costs at Elon University ($13,796 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 206.9% larger than aid received Elon University ($42,599 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Elon .
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Elon vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Allegheny College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Allegheny College and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Allegheny College (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $55,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $29,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($240 vs. $299)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/