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Overview |
Elon | SNC | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Elon | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Elon | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Elon | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,882 students)
Elon vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at SNC than Elon University ($42,304.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Norbert College than Elon ($26,983 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Norbert College are 13.8% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,202 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 106.2% larger than aid received Elon University ($28,627 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 86 points higher than at SNC (1125)
- Incoming Elon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SNC (25)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at SNC (3.57)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or SNC? 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 SNC and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Saint Norbert College (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $5,300 more per year than SNC graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $50,900)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/