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Overview |
Elon | HPU | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 6,052 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $38,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $38,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $18,462 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $43,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $18,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 89% |
Admission |
Elon | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 15,625 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 12,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1110/1300 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Elon | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $231 |
Diversity |
Elon | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Elon | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Elon | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than HPU based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 6,052 students)
Elon vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or HPU?
- Elon University is 13.6% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $38,748.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Elon than High Point University ($44,029.00 vs. $38,748.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elon University than HPU ($41,849 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 27.5% lower than costs at High Point University ($14,478 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at High Point University than Elon University (89% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Elon University ($18,149 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 98 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Incoming Elon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at HPU (25)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or HPU? 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 HPU and Elon.
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $14,200 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $829 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($22,421 vs. $23,250)
- HPU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($231 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/