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Overview |
Elon | OWU | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Elon | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Elon | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,410 students)
Elon vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 18% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at OWU than Elon University ($49,262.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Elon ($27,311 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 1% lower than costs at Elon University ($13,745 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 164.8% larger than aid received Elon University ($36,757 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Elon .
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than OWU (52.2%)
Elon vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or OWU? 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 OWU and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $6,600 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $49,600)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/