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Overview |
Elon | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 4,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #336 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $42,336 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $42,336 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $16,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $37,936 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $22,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 99% |
Admission |
Elon | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 8,238 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Elon | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Roger Williams University | ||
| 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 Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 4,344 students)
Elon vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Roger Williams University?
- Elon University is 4% more expensive to attend than Roger Williams University for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $42,336.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Elon than Roger Williams University ($44,029.00 vs. $42,336.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roger Williams University than Elon ($37,936 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 15.3% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($14,478 vs. $16,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Elon University (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 28.4% larger than aid received Elon University ($22,491 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or Elon .
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Roger Williams University (3.43)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Roger Williams University? 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 Roger Williams University and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Roger Williams University (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Roger Williams University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $53,000)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roger Williams University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/