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UofSC Clemson Furman Coastal Carolina Rollins Wofford College JMU CSU Davidson University of Richmond NC State ASU| Elon University | Stetson University | College of Charleston | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elon | Stetson University | CofC | |
| Location | Elon, NC | DeLand, FL | Charleston, SC | |
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | |
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 3,669 | 11,729 | |
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | |
| National Ranking | #134 | #404 | #435 | |
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | Non-profit | |
| Website | elon.edu | stetson.edu | cofc.edu | |
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Costs |
Elon | Stetson University | CofC | |
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $54,820 | $12,518 | |
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $54,820 | $36,398 | |
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $16,030 | $14,032 | |
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $22,914 | $20,806 | |
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $47,034 | $9,811 | |
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Elon | Stetson University | CofC | |
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| Applied | 18,791 | 7,824 | 26,683 | |
| Admitted | 12,649 | 6,762 | 19,212 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 86.4% | 72% | |
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 9.4% | 13.7% | |
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.69 | 3.94 | |
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | A- | |
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 23/29 | 24/29 | |
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1090/1290 | 1130/1300 | |
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Elon | Stetson University | CofC | |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | 16:1 | |
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Outcomes |
Elon | Stetson University | CofC | |
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 64% | 63% | |
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $45,400 | $46,200 | |
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 64% | 60% | |
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | $21,500 | |
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Elon | Stetson University | CofC | |
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| % Men | 4% | 15% | 2% | |
| % Women | 7% | 22% | 7% | |
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | Very Low | |
| HBCU | No | No | No | |
| % White | 82% | 65% | 80% | |
| % Black | 6% | 8% | 7% | |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | 5% | |
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | 0% | |
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | 4% | |
| % International | 2% | 5% | 1% | |
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Elon | Stetson University | CofC | |
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| % In-State | 18% | 66% | 38% | |
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 24% | 61% | |
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Elon | Stetson University | CofC | |
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | No | |
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | No | |
| Daycare Facility | No | No | No | |
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Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 3,669 students)
Elon vs. Stetson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Stetson University?
- Stetson University is 24.5% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($54,820.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Stetson University than Elon University ($54,820.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than Elon ($22,914 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 10.7% lower than costs at Stetson University ($14,478 vs. $16,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Elon University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 168.4% larger than aid received Elon University ($47,034 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. Stetson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Stetson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stetson University or Elon .
- Accepted freshman Stetson University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. Stetson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Stetson 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 Stetson University and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Stetson University (82% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $45,400)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Stetson University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Stetson University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/