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Overview |
Elon | TCU | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 89% |
Admission |
Elon | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $222 |
Diversity |
Elon | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Elon | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 29.1% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at TCU than Elon University ($53,890.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elon University than TCU ($41,527 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 2.6% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($13,886 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Christian University than Elon University (89% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 102.1% larger than aid received Elon University ($28,048 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 9 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming TCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than TCU (56.1%)
Elon vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or TCU? 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 TCU and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Texas Christian University (82% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $56,200)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- TCU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/