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Overview |
Elon | Umary | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Bismarck, ND | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 3,794 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #346 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | umary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Umary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $19,084 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $19,084 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $8,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $19,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $13,664 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Umary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 1,577 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 1,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 45.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1096/1320 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Sep 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Umary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Umary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $232 |
Diversity |
Elon | Umary | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Elon | Umary | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Umary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Umary based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 3,794 students)
Elon vs. Umary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Umary?
- Elon University is 130.7% more expensive to attend than Umary for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $19,084.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.7% higher at Elon than University of Mary ($44,029.00 vs. $19,084.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary than Elon ($19,225 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 70.2% lower than costs at Elon University ($8,506 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary than Elon University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 28.2% larger than aid received University of Mary ($17,523 vs. $13,664)
Elon vs. Umary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Umary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Umary or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 145 points higher than at Umary (1066)
- Incoming Elon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Umary (23)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Umary (3.37)
- Umary has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. Umary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Umary? 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 Umary and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than University of Mary (82% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Umary graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $51,900)
- University of Mary students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,250)
- Umary graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($232 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Umary students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/