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Overview |
Elon | ONU | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 97% |
Admission |
Elon | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Elon | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Elon | ONU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,015 students)
Elon vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or ONU?
- Elon University is 17.6% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Elon than Ohio Northern University ($41,734.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Elon ($27,398 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 7.6% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,900 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than Elon University (97% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 74.6% larger than aid received Elon University ($24,235 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 53 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Elon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than ONU (54.4%)
Elon vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or ONU? 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 ONU and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Ohio Northern University (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ONU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/