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Overview |
Elon | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 1,940 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #438 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $17,909 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $10,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 97% |
Admission |
Elon | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 3,246 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 3,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1040/1255 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Elon | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $278 |
Diversity |
Elon | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Elon | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Elon | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 1,940 students)
Elon vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- Elon University is 222.3% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.4% higher at Elon than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($44,029.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Elon ($17,909 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 17.8% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,290 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Elon University (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 61% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($17,523 vs. $10,886)
Elon vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 189 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming Elon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (23)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (3.57)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $1,800 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,659 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,909)
- Elon graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/