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KSU GS Georgia Georgia Tech Furman Wofford College JMU Mercer CofC Davidson UofSC Clemson| Georgia State University | Elon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia State | Elon | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,516 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #762 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsu.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia State | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,158 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,389 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,816 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,589 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,563 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 68% |
Admission |
Georgia State | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,050 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 17,396 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 1170/1360 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Jan 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia State | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia State | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $240 |
Diversity |
Georgia State | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia State | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Georgia State | Elon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 7,123 students)
Georgia State vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia State or Elon?
- Elon University is 483% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.4% higher at Elon than Georgia State University ($41,734.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia State University than Elon ($17,589 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia State University are 0.5% lower than costs at Elon University ($13,816 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than Elon University (94% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 20% larger than aid received Georgia State University ($13,880 vs. $11,563)
Georgia State vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia State or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Georgia State .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 155 points higher than at Georgia State (1056)
- Incoming Elon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Georgia State (3.54)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
Georgia State vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia State or Elon? 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 Elon and Georgia State.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Georgia State University (82% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $46,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $449 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,699)
- Elon graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/