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Overview |
Elon | W&J | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2026 |
Academics |
Elon | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Elon | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 1,162 students)
Elon vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or W&J?
- Elon University is 59.5% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at Elon than Washington & Jefferson College ($44,029.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Elon ($26,051 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 4.1% lower than costs at Elon University ($13,910 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Elon University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 122.4% larger than aid received Elon University ($38,971 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Elon .
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or W&J? 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 W&J and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (82% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $700 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/