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Overview |
Elon | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #308 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1163/1348 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $275 |
Diversity |
Elon | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
Elon | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Champlain College | ||
| 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 Champlain College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,543 students)
Elon vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Champlain College?
- Champlain College is 5% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Champlain College than Elon University ($43,800.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Champlain College than Elon ($35,133 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 17.6% lower than costs at Champlain College ($13,886 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Champlain College students is 90.9% larger than aid received Elon University ($26,498 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 55 points higher than at Champlain College (1156)
- Incoming Elon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Champlain College (26)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Champlain College (3.35)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Champlain College (55.7%)
Elon vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Champlain College? 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 Champlain College and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Champlain College (82% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Champlain College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $47,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,393 lower median federal student loan debt than Champlain College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,643)
- Elon graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Champlain College graduates. ($240 vs. $275)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Champlain College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/