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Overview |
Elon | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $211 |
Diversity |
Elon | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 4,704 students)
Elon vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Lipscomb?
- Elon University is 21.7% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at Elon than Lipscomb University ($41,734.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Elon ($27,937 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 1.1% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($13,886 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 75.8% larger than aid received Elon University ($24,404 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 35 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming Elon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Elon vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Lipscomb University (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/