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Overview |
Elon | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $129 |
Diversity |
Elon | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Elon | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Jefferson than Elon University ($43,100.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Elon ($28,110 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 6% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,886 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 134% larger than aid received Elon University ($32,486 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Elon .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Elon.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $66,700 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $56,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $10,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($12,500 vs. $23,250)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($129 vs. $240)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elon students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/