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Overview |
Elon | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $211 |
Diversity |
Elon | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Elon | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Elon | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,059 students)
Elon vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or University of Charleston?
- Elon University is 32.9% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Elon than University of Charleston ($41,734.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Elon ($21,308 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 36.1% lower than costs at Elon University ($10,200 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 61.5% larger than aid received Elon University ($22,422 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 217 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Elon students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Elon vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than University of Charleston (82% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $11,000 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/