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Overview |
Elon | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 36,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #222 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $20,885 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $11,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 85% |
Admission |
Elon | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 50,488 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 23,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1190/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2026 |
Academics |
Elon | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $206 |
Diversity |
Elon | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Elon | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (36,304 students vs. 7,207 students)
Elon vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Tennessee?
- Elon University is 288.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Elon than The University of Tennessee ($44,029.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Elon ($20,885 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 15.8% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,500 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than Elon University (85% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 52.5% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($17,523 vs. $11,491)
Elon vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Elon .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 3 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming Elon students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than Tennessee (46%)
Elon vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than The University of Tennessee (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $100 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $56,200)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/