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Overview |
Elon | SPU | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 99% |
Admission |
Elon | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $264 |
Diversity |
Elon | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Elon | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Elon | SPU | ||
| 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,118 students)
Elon vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or SPU?
- Elon University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Elon than Seattle Pacific University ($41,734.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than Elon ($26,549 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 3.8% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($13,886 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Pacific University than Elon University (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 82.7% larger than aid received Elon University ($25,359 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 66 points higher than at SPU (1145)
- Incoming Elon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SPU (26)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or SPU? 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 SPU and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Seattle Pacific University (82% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $5,800 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $50,400)
- Elon University students graduate with a $2,353 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,603)
- Elon graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($240 vs. $264)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SPU 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/