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Overview |
Elon | PHC | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 97% |
Admission |
Elon | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | N/A |
Diversity |
Elon | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Elon | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Elon | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 409 students)
Elon vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or PHC?
- Elon University is 47% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at Elon than Patrick Henry College ($41,734.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than Elon ($26,095 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 26% lower than costs at Elon University ($11,020 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than Elon University (97% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($13,880 vs. $13,531)
Elon vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Elon .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Elon (3.65)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or PHC? 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 PHC and Elon.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/