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Overview |
Elon | UNCW | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 56% |
Admission |
Elon | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1220/1370 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $211 |
Diversity |
Elon | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Elon | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Elon | UNCW | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or UNCW?
- Elon University is 839.3% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.9% higher at Elon than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($41,734.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Elon ($18,709 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 14.6% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,120 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elon University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (68% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 123.3% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($13,880 vs. $6,217)
Elon vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 49 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming Elon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than UNCW (68.8%)
Elon vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or UNCW? 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 UNCW and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $11,500 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,250)
- UNCW graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($211 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/