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Overview |
Elon | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 99% |
Admission |
Elon | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $227 |
Diversity |
Elon | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Elon | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Franciscan | ||
| 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 Franciscan based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,656 students)
Elon vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Franciscan?
- Elon University is 36.3% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at Elon than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($41,734.00 vs. $30,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Elon ($25,310 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 47.9% lower than costs at Elon University ($9,390 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Elon University (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 20.9% larger than aid received Elon University ($16,779 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 46 points higher than at Franciscan (1165)
- Incoming Elon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Franciscan (26)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Elon vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,250)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($227 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/