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Overview |
Elon | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #729 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 70% |
Admission |
Elon | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1070/1285 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $277 |
Diversity |
Elon | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,196 students)
Elon vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Penn State Brandywine?
- Elon University is 185.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at Elon than Penn State Brandywine ($41,734.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Elon ($21,600 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 0.3% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($13,886 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Brandywine than Elon University (70% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 44% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($13,880 vs. $9,638)
Elon vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 242 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Elon students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State Brandywine (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Penn State Brandywine (82% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $900 more per year than Penn State Brandywine graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $55,300)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,568 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,818)
- Elon graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($240 vs. $277)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine 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/