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Fairfield University Furman Holy Cross Wofford College JMU Fordham Bentley BC URI CofC Davidson UConn| Elon University | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elon | Providence | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 82% |
Admission |
Elon | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1250/1400 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Elon | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Elon | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 4,635 students)
Elon vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Providence?
- Providence College is 35.9% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Providence than Elon University ($59,830.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elon University than Providence ($41,849 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 18.5% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,478 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence College than Elon University (82% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 71.4% larger than aid received Elon University ($30,040 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Elon .
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than Providence (48.7%)
Elon vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Providence? 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 Providence and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Elon University (85% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/