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Overview |
Elon | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 3,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $47,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $47,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $26,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $34,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 6,688 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 5,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1083/1310 | ||
| 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 | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 3,142 students)
Elon vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Arcadia than Elon University ($47,590.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Elon ($26,994 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 12.2% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($14,478 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Elon University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 95.4% larger than aid received Elon University ($34,234 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 107 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Elon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Arcadia University (82% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $46,400)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia 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/