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Overview |
Elon | Penn State | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 44% |
Admission |
Elon | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $277 |
Diversity |
Elon | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Penn State?
- Elon University is 127.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Elon than Penn State Main Campus ($41,734.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Elon ($26,747 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 9% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,744 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elon University than Penn State Main Campus (68% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 37.9% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($13,880 vs. $10,066)
Elon vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 9 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming Elon students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Penn State (27)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Elon vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Elon University (87% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $900 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $55,300)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,568 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,818)
- Elon graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($240 vs. $277)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/