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Overview |
West Point | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | West Point, New York | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,393 | 2,021 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #280 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westpoint.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Point | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $35,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $35,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $21,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
West Point | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,559 | 2,977 | ||
| Admitted | 1,501 | 2,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.1% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1450 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
West Point | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Point | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
West Point | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
West Point | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 27% | ||
Campus |
West Point | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (4,393 students vs. 2,021 students)
West Point vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Point or Elizabethtown College?
- Elizabethtown College is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Elizabethtown College than United States Military Academy ($35,020.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than United States Military Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($21,405 vs. $0)
West Point vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Point or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or West Point .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Elizabethtown College (3.66)
- Elizabethtown College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than West Point (12%)
West Point vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Point or Elizabethtown College? 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 Elizabethtown College and West Point.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than Elizabethtown College (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/