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JMU Mason Furman Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Wofford College Old Dominion CNU CofC Davidson UofSC William & Mary| Elon University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elon | VCU | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 83% |
Admission |
Elon | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $240 |
Diversity |
Elon | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Elon | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Elon | VCU | ||
| 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
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or VCU?
- Elon University is 235% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at Elon than Virginia Commonwealth University ($41,734.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Elon ($21,294 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 13.1% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,279 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Elon University (83% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 10.3% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($13,880 vs. $12,583)
Elon vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 114 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Elon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Elon (3.65)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or VCU? 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 VCU and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (82% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $8,700 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University and Elon graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($23,250 vs. $23,250)
- Virginia Commonwealth University 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 VCU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/