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Overview |
Elon | BC | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | BC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Elon | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Elon | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 1,436 students)
Elon vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or BC?
- Elon University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Elon than Bridgewater College ($44,029.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Elon ($19,660 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 0.8% lower than costs at Elon University ($14,370 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Elon University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 107.4% larger than aid received Elon University ($36,350 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 177 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Elon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or BC? 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 BC and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Bridgewater College (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $13,100 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $43,100)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/