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Overview |
Elon | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Elon | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $237 |
Diversity |
Elon | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Elon University ($49,410.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's University than Elon ($33,777 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 10.1% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($13,886 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 114.9% larger than aid received Elon University ($29,822 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Elon .
- Accepted freshman Elon students have at the same average high school GPA (3.65) as students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Saint Joseph's University (82% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $56,200)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $242 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($23,008 vs. $23,250)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/