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Overview |
Duke | Elon | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,023 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #3 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | duke.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Duke | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,435 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,435 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,651 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,694 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,444 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 68% |
Admission |
Duke | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,016 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 3,174 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.3% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 3, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Duke | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Duke | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,900 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $240 |
Diversity |
Duke | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Duke | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Duke | Elon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Duke University is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (18,023 students vs. 7,123 students)
Duke vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Duke or Elon?
- Duke University is 44.8% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($60,435.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at Duke than Elon University ($60,435.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duke University than Elon ($23,694 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 19.9% lower than costs at Duke University ($13,886 vs. $16,651)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elon University than Duke University (68% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 313.9% larger than aid received Elon University ($57,444 vs. $13,880)
Duke vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Duke or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Duke .
- The average SAT score at Duke University (1450) is 239 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming Duke students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Duke (6.3%)
Duke vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Duke 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 Duke.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than Elon University (94% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $52,700 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $56,200)
- Duke University students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($7,500 vs. $23,250)
- Duke graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($77 vs. $240)
- More Duke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elon students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/