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Overview |
Elon | AU | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 99% |
Admission |
Elon | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Elon | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $277 |
Diversity |
Elon | AU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Elon | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 4,325 students)
Elon vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or AU?
- Elon University is 34.6% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Elon than Anderson University ($44,029.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Elon ($22,222 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 17.8% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,290 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Elon University (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 46% larger than aid received Elon University ($25,586 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 133 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming Elon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than AU (52.8%)
Elon vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or AU? 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 AU and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Anderson University (82% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $18,700 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $37,500)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,612 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,862)
- Elon graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($240 vs. $277)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/