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Miami Furman IU Kentucky Ohio State Xavier Wofford College UIC JMU University of Dayton Purdue CofC| Elon University | University of Cincinnati Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elon | UC | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 64% |
Admission |
Elon | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $237 |
Diversity |
Elon | UC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Elon | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Elon | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or UC?
- Elon University is 263% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at Elon than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($41,734.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Elon ($20,149 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 8% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,852 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elon University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (68% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 58.9% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($13,880 vs. $8,733)
Elon vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 46 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Elon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Elon (3.65)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or UC? 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 UC and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $10,600 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- UC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/