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Overview |
Elon | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Asheville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,914 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #444 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | unca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $4,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $21,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $10,556 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $14,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $6,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 90% |
Admission |
Elon | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 4,278 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 3,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1145/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,641 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $213 |
Diversity |
Elon | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Elon | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Elon | University of North Carolina at Asheville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than University of North Carolina at Asheville based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,914 students)
Elon vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or University of North Carolina at Asheville?
- Elon University is 912.5% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Asheville for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $4,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.4% higher at Elon than University of North Carolina at Asheville ($41,734.00 vs. $21,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Elon ($14,730 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Asheville are 31.5% lower than costs at Elon University ($10,556 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Asheville than Elon University (90% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 113.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Asheville ($13,880 vs. $6,491)
Elon vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or University of North Carolina at Asheville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Carolina at Asheville or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 52 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Asheville (1159)
- Incoming Elon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (26)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of North Carolina at Asheville (3.49)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than University of North Carolina at Asheville (74.3%)
Elon vs. University of North Carolina at Asheville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or University of North Carolina at Asheville? 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 North Carolina at Asheville and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than University of North Carolina at Asheville (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $18,300 more per year than University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $37,900)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville students graduate with a $2,609 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($20,641 vs. $23,250)
- University of North Carolina at Asheville graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($213 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Asheville students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/