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Overview |
Elon | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $232 |
Diversity |
Elon | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Elon | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 4,960 students)
Elon vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Cedarville University?
- Elon University is 21% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Elon than Cedarville University ($41,734.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Elon ($25,462 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 65.3% lower than costs at Elon University ($8,400 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedarville University students is 41.5% larger than aid received Elon University ($19,637 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 42 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Elon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Elon vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Cedarville University (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,250)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedarville University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/