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Overview |
Elon | PC | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Elon | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $269 |
Diversity |
Elon | PC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Elon | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Elon | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,199 students)
Elon vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or PC?
- Elon University is 7% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Elon than Presbyterian College ($41,734.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Elon ($21,571 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 22.9% lower than costs at Elon University ($11,300 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 147.7% larger than aid received Elon University ($34,379 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 129 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Elon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at PC (3.6)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than PC (59.4%)
Elon vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or PC? 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 PC and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Presbyterian College (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $8,500 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $47,700)
- Elon University students graduate with a $2,858 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,108)
- Elon graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($240 vs. $269)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/