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Overview |
Elon | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Elon | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Elon | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Carroll University | ||
| 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 Carroll University based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,283 students)
Elon vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Carroll University?
- Elon University is 18% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Elon than Carroll University ($41,734.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than Elon ($25,485 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 20.1% lower than costs at Elon University ($11,564 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll University students is 72.4% larger than aid received Elon University ($23,933 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 124 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Elon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
Elon vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Carroll 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 Carroll University and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Carroll University (82% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $44,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/