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Overview |
Elon | Pacific | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 98% |
Admission |
Elon | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1010/1350 | ||
| 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 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $270 |
Diversity |
Elon | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Elon | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,559 students)
Elon vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 21.9% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Pacific than Elon University ($50,884.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific University than Elon ($33,472 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 3.8% lower than costs at Pacific University ($13,886 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Elon University (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 140.2% larger than aid received Elon University ($33,340 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 121 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Elon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Pacific University (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $46,800)
- Elon University students graduate with a $2,906 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,156)
- Elon graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($240 vs. $270)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/