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Overview |
Elon | SVU | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 99% |
Admission |
Elon | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $244 |
Diversity |
Elon | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Elon | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Elon | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,053 students)
Elon vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or SVU?
- Elon University is 121.3% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.3% higher at Elon than Southern Virginia University ($41,734.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Elon ($23,274 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 51.8% lower than costs at Elon University ($9,150 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Elon University (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 69.5% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($13,880 vs. $8,188)
Elon vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 170 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Elon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or SVU? 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 SVU and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Southern Virginia University (82% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $15,600 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $40,600)
- Elon University students graduate with a $404 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,654)
- Elon graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($240 vs. $244)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/