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Overview |
Elon | SU | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 4,343 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $34,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $34,614 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $26,400 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $24,100 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 3,763 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 2,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Elon | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
Elon | SU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Elon | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Elon | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 4,343 students)
Elon vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or SU?
- Elon University is 27.2% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at Elon than Shenandoah University ($44,029.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Elon ($26,400 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 22.7% lower than costs at Elon University ($11,800 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Elon University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 37.5% larger than aid received Elon University ($24,100 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 206 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Elon students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Elon (3.65)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or SU? 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 SU and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Shenandoah University (82% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $7,900 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $48,300)
- Elon University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/