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UVA University of Richmond Washington and Lee Furman JMU Virginia Tech Wofford College George Washington UNC Chapel Hill CofC Davidson Mason| Elon University | College of William and Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elon | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 66% |
Admission |
Elon | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1375/1520 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $201 |
Diversity |
Elon | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Elon | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Elon | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of William and Mary is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (9,654 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or William & Mary?
- Elon University is 139.4% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $17,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Elon than College of William and Mary ($41,734.00 vs. $40,089.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than Elon ($25,688 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 0.4% lower than costs at Elon University ($13,828 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elon University than College of William and Mary (68% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of William and Mary students is 9% larger than aid received Elon University ($15,134 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Elon .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 142 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
Elon vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and Elon.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Elon University (91% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from College of William and Mary earn on average $12,500 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($68,700 vs. $56,200)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,250)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William & Mary students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/