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Overview |
Elon | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 7,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $52,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $52,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $15,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $40,295 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $29,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 7,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Elon | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $272 |
Diversity |
Elon | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Elon | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (7,306 students vs. 7,207 students)
Elon vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($52,540.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Gonzaga than Elon University ($52,540.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gonzaga University than Elon ($40,295 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 4.2% lower than costs at Gonzaga University ($14,478 vs. $15,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Elon University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 66.4% larger than aid received Elon University ($29,150 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 6 points higher than at Gonzaga (1205)
- Incoming Elon students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Elon University (83% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,144 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,394)
- Elon graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($240 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elon students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/