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Overview |
Elon | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 4,825 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #254 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $51,534 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $51,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $16,918 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $32,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $35,819 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 98% |
Admission |
Elon | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Elon | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 4,825 students)
Elon vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 17% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($51,534.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at University of Scranton than Elon University ($51,534.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Scranton than Elon ($32,100 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 16.9% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($14,478 vs. $16,918)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Elon University (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 104.4% larger than aid received Elon University ($35,819 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 77 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming Elon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than University of Scranton (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $5,900 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/