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Overview |
Elon | Pitt | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 85% |
Admission |
Elon | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Elon | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 79% | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Elon | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Pitt | ||
| 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 Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Pitt?
- Elon University is 111.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Elon than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($41,734.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Elon ($24,286 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 12.3% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,360 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Elon University (85% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 27.1% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($13,880 vs. $10,919)
Elon vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Elon .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 61 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Elon vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus 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 Pitt graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,909)
- Elon graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt 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/