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Overview |
Elon | UofSC | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 98% |
Admission |
Elon | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Elon | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $240 |
Diversity |
Elon | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Elon | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Elon | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or UofSC?
- Elon University is 239.6% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Elon than University of South Carolina Columbia ($41,734.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Columbia than Elon ($22,427 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 17.9% lower than costs at Elon University ($11,780 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Elon University (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 101.7% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($13,880 vs. $6,880)
Elon vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Elon .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 9 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than UofSC (64.1%)
Elon vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (82% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $4,500 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $51,700)
- University of South Carolina Columbia and Elon graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,250 vs. $23,250)
- University of South Carolina Columbia and Elon graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($240 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/