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Overview |
Elon | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 97% |
Admission |
Elon | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Elon | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 5,416 students)
Elon vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Elon University ($50,624.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Main Campus than Elon ($32,185 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 9.5% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($13,886 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Elon University (97% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 133.5% larger than aid received Elon University ($32,412 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 179 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Elon students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Widener University Main Campus (82% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $3,300 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/