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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland Furman Wofford College JMU UWT CofC Davidson UWB UofSC| Elon University | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elon | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $253 |
Diversity |
Elon | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Elon | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Seattle U | ||
| 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 Seattle U based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 7,121 students)
Elon vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Seattle U than Elon University ($50,328.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than Elon ($35,412 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 2.7% lower than costs at Elon University ($13,524 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 122.7% larger than aid received Elon University ($30,917 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 19 points higher than at Seattle U (1192)
- Incoming Elon students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Seattle U (27)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Seattle University (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,500)
- Elon graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($240 vs. $253)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U 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/