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Overview |
Elon | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,550 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #195 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | okcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $28,094 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $28,094 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $9,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $25,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $20,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 1,432 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 1,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 29.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1040/1233 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Elon | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,019 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $227 |
Diversity |
Elon | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Elon | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Oklahoma City University | ||
| 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 Oklahoma City University based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,550 students)
Elon vs. Oklahoma City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Oklahoma City University?
- Elon University is 48.6% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma City University for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $28,094.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at Elon than Oklahoma City University ($41,734.00 vs. $28,094.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma City University than Elon ($25,235 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma City University are 46.4% lower than costs at Elon University ($9,486 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma City University than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma City University students is 50.7% larger than aid received Elon University ($20,918 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Oklahoma City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Oklahoma City University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma City University or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 85 points higher than at Oklahoma City University (1126)
- Incoming Elon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Oklahoma City University (25)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma City University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Oklahoma City University (70.4%)
Elon vs. Oklahoma City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City University and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Oklahoma City University (82% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Oklahoma City University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $47,900)
- Oklahoma City University students graduate with a $1,231 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($22,019 vs. $23,250)
- Oklahoma City University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($227 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oklahoma City University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/