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Overview |
Elon | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 69% |
Admission |
Elon | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1115/1350 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Elon | UNCSA | ||
| 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
- Elon University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,104 students)
Elon vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or UNCSA?
- Elon University is 542.4% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at Elon than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($41,734.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Elon ($11,251 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 7.6% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,902 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Elon University (69% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 27.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($13,880 vs. $10,868)
Elon vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 103 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Elon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
Elon vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or UNCSA? 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 UNCSA and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (82% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $17,100 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $39,100)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA 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/