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Overview |
Elon | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Elon | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $287 |
Diversity |
Elon | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Elon | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Walsh College | ||
| 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
- Elon University is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,309 students)
Elon vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Walsh College?
- Elon University is 32.8% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at Elon than Walsh University ($41,734.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Elon ($20,032 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 18.7% lower than costs at Elon University ($11,700 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walsh University than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 88.6% larger than aid received Elon University ($26,172 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Elon .
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Elon vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Walsh College? 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 Walsh College and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Walsh University (82% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $45,400)
- Elon University students graduate with a $4,583 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,833)
- Elon graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($240 vs. $287)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/