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San Francisco State Furman Wofford College USD JMU SCU CofC Davidson UofSC UCSC Clemson University of Richmond| University of San Francisco | Elon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF | Elon | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,688 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,980 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,980 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,550 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,953 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,916 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 68% |
Admission |
USF | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,103 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 16,444 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 10, 2024 |
Academics |
USF | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
USF | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
USF | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 80% | ||
Campus |
USF | Elon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Francisco is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (9,688 students vs. 7,123 students)
USF vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or Elon?
- University of San Francisco is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at USF than Elon University ($54,980.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elon University than USF ($41,527 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 19.2% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($13,886 vs. $16,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Francisco than Elon University (96% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 122.7% larger than aid received Elon University ($30,916 vs. $13,880)
USF vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or USF .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 39 points higher than at USF (1172)
- Incoming Elon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USF (26)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at USF (3.57)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than USF (71.2%)
USF vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than University of San Francisco (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $14,200 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/