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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland Furman William & Mary VCU| Elon University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elon | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 55% |
Admission |
Elon | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Elon | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $247 |
Diversity |
Elon | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Elon | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 7,207 students)
Elon vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Virginia Tech?
- Elon University is 246.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Elon than Virginia Tech ($44,029.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Elon ($22,205 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 2.8% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($14,478 vs. $14,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elon University than Virginia Tech (69% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 105.1% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($17,523 vs. $8,542)
Elon vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 1 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Elon vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is the same as at Virginia Tech (82% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $8,800 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $716 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,966)
- Elon graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($240 vs. $247)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech 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/