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Overview |
Elon | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Chapel Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 32,234 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #60 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | unc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $7,019 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $37,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $13,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $11,140 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $15,365 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 38% |
Admission |
Elon | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 57,902 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 10,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 43.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1370/1530 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Elon | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $66,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $16,479 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $170 |
Diversity |
Elon | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Elon | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Elon | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (32,234 students vs. 7,207 students)
Elon vs. UNC Chapel Hill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or UNC Chapel Hill?
- Elon University is 527.3% more expensive to attend than UNC Chapel Hill for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $7,019.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Elon than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($44,029.00 vs. $37,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill than Elon ($11,140 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 11.2% lower than costs at Elon University ($13,016 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elon University than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (69% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 14% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($17,523 vs. $15,365)
Elon vs. UNC Chapel Hill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or UNC Chapel Hill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Chapel Hill or Elon .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1343) is 132 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming UNC Chapel Hill students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman UNC Chapel Hill students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than UNC Chapel Hill (18.7%)
Elon vs. UNC Chapel Hill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or UNC Chapel Hill? 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 UNC Chapel Hill and Elon.
- The graduation rate at UNC Chapel Hill is higher than Elon University (89% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn on average $9,900 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($66,100 vs. $56,200)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students graduate with a $6,771 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($16,479 vs. $23,250)
- UNC Chapel Hill graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($170 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNC Chapel Hill students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/