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Overview |
Elon | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 1,364 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $14,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $21,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $30,711 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 97% |
Admission |
Elon | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 2,349 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 2,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Elon | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 1,364 students)
Elon vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Emory and Henry College?
- Elon University is 27.6% more expensive to attend than Emory and Henry College for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Elon than Emory and Henry College ($44,029.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Elon ($21,714 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory and Henry College are 0.8% lower than costs at Elon University ($14,360 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Elon University (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 75.3% larger than aid received Elon University ($30,711 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 231 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Elon students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Emory and Henry College (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $43,700)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/