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Overview |
Elon | Queens | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #289 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | queens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Queens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $39,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $39,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $14,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $29,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $25,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Queens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1080/1255 | ||
| 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 | Sep 7, 2024 |
Academics |
Elon | Queens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Queens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
Elon | Queens | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Elon | Queens | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Queens | ||
| 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 Queens based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,873 students)
Elon vs. Queens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Queens?
- Elon University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Queens for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $39,030.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Elon than Queens University of Charlotte ($41,734.00 vs. $39,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Queens University of Charlotte than Elon ($29,459 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 1% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($13,886 vs. $14,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Queens University of Charlotte than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 81% larger than aid received Elon University ($25,123 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Queens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Queens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 147 points higher than at Queens (1064)
- Incoming Elon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Queens (24)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Queens (3.41)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Queens (71.3%)
Elon vs. Queens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Queens? 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 Queens and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Queens University of Charlotte (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $44,100)
- Elon University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Queens graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/