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Overview |
Elon | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 930/1120 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Elon | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Elon | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Maryville College | ||
| 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
- Elon University is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,069 students)
Elon vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Maryville College?
- Elon University is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Maryville College for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $36,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Elon than Maryville College ($41,734.00 vs. $36,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maryville College than Elon ($21,583 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryville College are 10.1% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,616 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 121.8% larger than aid received Elon University ($30,782 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 159 points higher than at Maryville College (1052)
- Incoming Elon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Maryville College (23)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Maryville College (3.61)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Elon vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Maryville 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 Maryville College and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Maryville College (82% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $39,500)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryville College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/