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UNC Chapel Hill NC State UNCW UNCG ECU ASU Furman Wofford College JMU Mason CofC Davidson| Elon University | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elon | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 29,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #562 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | uncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $3,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $17,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $12,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $13,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 60% |
Admission |
Elon | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 21,355 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 17,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $237 |
Diversity |
Elon | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Elon | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Elon | UNC Charlotte | ||
| 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 Charlotte is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (29,551 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. UNC Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or UNC Charlotte?
- Elon University is 994.8% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.7% higher at Elon than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($41,734.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than Elon ($13,951 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are 7.7% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,896 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elon University than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (68% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 75.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($13,880 vs. $7,907)
Elon vs. UNC Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or UNC Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Charlotte or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 118 points higher than at UNC Charlotte (1093)
- Incoming Elon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNC Charlotte (24)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UNC Charlotte (3.57)
- UNC Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. UNC Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or UNC Charlotte? 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 Charlotte and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (82% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $7,600 more per year than UNC Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $48,600)
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,250)
- UNC Charlotte 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 UNC Charlotte 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/