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Overview |
Elon | EMU | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 96% |
Admission |
Elon | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $242 |
Diversity |
Elon | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Elon | EMU | ||
| 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 EMU based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,334 students)
Elon vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or EMU?
- Elon University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Elon than Eastern Mennonite University ($41,734.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Elon ($23,783 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 13.4% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,240 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Elon University (96% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 119.5% larger than aid received Elon University ($30,460 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 202 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Elon students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Elon (3.65)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or EMU? 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 EMU and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (82% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $12,300 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $43,900)
- Elon University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than EMU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,450)
- Elon graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than EMU graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/