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Overview |
Elon | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Elon | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,826 students)
Elon vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Roanoke College?
- Elon University is 24.5% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Elon than Roanoke College ($41,734.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roanoke College than Elon ($29,169 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 10.7% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($13,886 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 160.6% larger than aid received Elon University ($36,176 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 119 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Elon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Roanoke College (82% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $51,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/