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Overview |
Elon | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 93% |
Admission |
Elon | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $222 |
Diversity |
Elon | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Elon | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,757 students)
Elon vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Mary Washington College?
- Elon University is 366.9% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at Elon than University of Mary Washington ($41,734.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Elon ($21,863 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 14.9% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,090 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Elon University (93% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 53.4% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($13,880 vs. $9,046)
Elon vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 101 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming Elon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than University of Mary Washington (82% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $700 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,250)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($222 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/