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Overview |
Elon | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 99% |
Admission |
Elon | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $274 |
Diversity |
Elon | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Elon | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,903 students)
Elon vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Southern Adventist University?
- Elon University is 81.6% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.6% higher at Elon than Southern Adventist University ($41,734.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Elon ($24,332 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 66.7% lower than costs at Elon University ($8,330 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Elon University (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Elon University ($14,000 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Elon .
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Elon vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Southern Adventist 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 Southern Adventist University and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Southern Adventist University (82% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $44,600)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,500)
- Elon graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($240 vs. $274)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/