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Overview |
Elon | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 5,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $42,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $42,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $28,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $27,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 10,510 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 6,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1060/1290 | ||
| 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 10, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Elon | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $261 |
Diversity |
Elon | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Elon | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Abilene Christian University based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 5,114 students)
Elon vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Abilene Christian University?
- Elon University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Abilene Christian University for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $42,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Elon than Abilene Christian University ($44,029.00 vs. $42,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than Elon ($28,311 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 15.8% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,500 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Elon University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 59.3% larger than aid received Elon University ($27,914 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 119 points higher than at Abilene Christian University (1092)
- Incoming Elon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Abilene Christian University (25)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have at the same average high school GPA (3.65) as students at Abilene Christian University (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than Abilene Christian University (63.9%)
Elon vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Abilene Christian University (82% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $46,000)
- Elon University students graduate with a $2,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,325)
- Elon graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Abilene Christian University graduates. ($240 vs. $261)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/