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Overview |
Elon | UNCG | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 82% |
Admission |
Elon | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $235 |
Diversity |
Elon | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Elon | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Elon | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or UNCG?
- Elon University is 843.8% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.1% higher at Elon than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($41,734.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Elon ($10,979 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 39.9% lower than costs at Elon University ($9,924 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Elon University (82% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 68.1% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($13,880 vs. $8,257)
Elon vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 176 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming Elon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (82% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $17,100 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $513 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($22,737 vs. $23,250)
- UNCG graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($235 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/