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Overview |
Elon | NC State | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 71% |
Admission |
Elon | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $214 |
Diversity |
Elon | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Elon | NC State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or NC State?
- Elon University is 538.6% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at Elon than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($41,734.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Elon ($14,852 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 8.9% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,748 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Elon University (71% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 51.2% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($13,880 vs. $9,181)
Elon vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Elon .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 53 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming NC State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than NC State (47.2%)
Elon vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or NC State? 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 NC State and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (82% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $1,000 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $56,200)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $2,468 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($20,782 vs. $23,250)
- NC State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($214 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/