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Overview |
Elon | NCAT | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 13,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #950 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $17,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $8,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $10,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $10,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 89% |
Admission |
Elon | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 30,717 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 14,183 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Elon | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $299 |
Diversity |
Elon | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Elon | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 7,207 students)
Elon vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or NCAT?
- Elon University is 1,143.8% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156% higher at Elon than North Carolina A & T State University ($44,029.00 vs. $17,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Elon ($10,258 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 63.9% lower than costs at Elon University ($8,832 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Elon University (89% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 63.8% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($17,523 vs. $10,700)
Elon vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 301 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Elon students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at NCAT (3.61)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than NCAT (46.2%)
Elon vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (82% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $18,100 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $38,100)
- Elon University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($23,250 vs. $29,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($240 vs. $299)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/