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Overview |
Elon | Union University | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $256 |
Diversity |
Elon | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Elon | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Union University based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,731 students)
Elon vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Union University?
- Elon University is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Elon than Union University ($41,734.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than Elon ($28,585 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 29.3% lower than costs at Elon University ($10,740 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union University than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union University students is 105.5% larger than aid received Elon University ($28,520 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 48 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Elon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Union University (52.6%)
Elon vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Union 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 Union University and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Union University (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $48,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $1,590 lower median federal student loan debt than Union University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,840)
- Elon graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Union University graduates. ($240 vs. $256)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/