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Overview |
AU | Elon | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 68% |
Admission |
AU | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $240 |
Diversity |
AU | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 80% | ||
Campus |
AU | Elon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 7,123 students)
AU vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Elon?
- American University is 27.2% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at AU than Elon University ($53,070.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American University than Elon ($41,369 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 13.1% lower than costs at American University ($13,886 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elon University than American University (68% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 95.5% larger than aid received Elon University ($27,138 vs. $13,880)
AU vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 41 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than American University (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,250)
- Elon graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($240 vs. $250)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/