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Overview |
Elon | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 2,407 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #481 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $27,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $27,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $12,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $15,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 1,958 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 1,536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.3% | ||
| 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 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Immaculata University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 2,407 students)
Elon vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Immaculata University?
- Elon University is 58.9% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.9% higher at Elon than Immaculata University ($44,029.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Immaculata University than Elon ($29,499 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 12.5% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,870 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Elon University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($17,523 vs. $15,598)
Elon vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 236 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming Elon students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Immaculata University (3.5)
- Immaculata University has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Immaculata University? 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 Immaculata University and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Immaculata University (82% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Immaculata University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $55,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/