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Kenyon Furman Wooster Oberlin Wofford College JMU Bucknell CofC Davidson Lafayette College UofSC Clemson| Elon University | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elon | Denison | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 97% |
Admission |
Elon | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
Elon | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Denison | ||
| 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,416 students)
Elon vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Denison?
- Denison University is 43.8% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at Denison than Elon University ($60,000.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than Elon ($38,267 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 3.7% lower than costs at Denison University ($13,886 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Elon University (97% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 162.9% larger than aid received Elon University ($36,497 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Elon .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Denison (22%)
Elon vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Denison? 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 Denison and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Denison University (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $100 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $56,100)
- Elon University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/