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Furman Miami Ohio State Wofford College JMU CofC Davidson Kent State UofSC Clemson University of Richmond UC| Elon University | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elon | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 96% |
Admission |
Elon | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $211 |
Diversity |
Elon | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Elon | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Ohio University | ||
| 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Ohio University?
- Elon University is 212.6% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at Elon than Ohio University Main Campus ($41,734.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Elon ($20,207 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 12.6% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,336 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Elon University (96% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 47.4% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($13,880 vs. $9,416)
Elon vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 103 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Elon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Ohio University? 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 University and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (82% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- Ohio University 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 Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/