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Overview |
Elon | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 57% |
Admission |
Elon | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $218 |
Diversity |
Elon | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Elon | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Elon | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,876 students)
Elon vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 44.6% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at University of Richmond than Elon University ($60,330.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than Elon ($29,248 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 7.1% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($13,886 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elon University than University of Richmond (68% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 234.2% larger than aid received Elon University ($46,385 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Elon .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 126 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
Elon vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or University of Richmond? 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 Richmond and Elon.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Elon University (83% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $17,700 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $56,200)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $2,102 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($21,148 vs. $23,250)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($218 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond 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/