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Overview |
Elon | F&M | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 63% |
Admission |
Elon | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $227 |
Diversity |
Elon | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Elon | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Elon | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,990 students)
Elon vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 57.3% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at F&M than Elon University ($65,652.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Elon ($31,135 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 8.3% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($13,886 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elon University than Franklin and Marshall College (68% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 254.3% larger than aid received Elon University ($49,177 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Elon .
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than F&M (36.2%)
Elon vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or F&M? 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 F&M and Elon.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Elon University (85% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $56,200)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,250)
- F&M graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($227 vs. $240)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elon students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/