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Overview |
Elon | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 98% |
Admission |
Elon | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Elon | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $249 |
Diversity |
Elon | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 31% |
Students |
Elon | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Liberty University is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Liberty University?
- Elon University is 95.3% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.3% higher at Elon than Liberty University ($41,734.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Liberty University than Elon ($29,913 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 12.4% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,350 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Elon University (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 11.3% larger than aid received Liberty University ($13,880 vs. $12,471)
Elon vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 141 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming Elon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Liberty University (82% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $17,100 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $39,100)
- Elon University students graduate with a $916 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,166)
- Elon graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($240 vs. $249)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/