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Overview |
Elon | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 84% |
Admission |
Elon | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 718 students)
Elon vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Penn State York?
- Elon University is 185.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at Elon than Penn State York ($41,734.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Elon ($18,910 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 6.9% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,984 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than Elon University (84% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 64.5% larger than aid received Penn State York ($13,880 vs. $8,440)
Elon vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 161 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming Elon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Penn State York? 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 York and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Penn State York (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $900 more per year than Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,818)
- Elon graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($240 vs. $277)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York 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/