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Overview |
Elon | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 74% |
Admission |
Elon | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $222 |
Diversity |
Elon | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Elon | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Ohio State | ||
| 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Ohio State?
- Elon University is 262.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Elon than Ohio State University ($41,734.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Elon ($19,582 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 0.9% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($13,886 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than Elon University (74% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 26.3% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($13,880 vs. $10,993)
Elon vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 84 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Elon vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Ohio 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 Ohio State and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Ohio State University (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/