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Overview |
Elon | Xavier | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 6,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $47,895 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $47,895 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $31,542 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $30,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 16,750 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 14,694 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1060/1298 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Elon | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Elon | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Xavier | ||
| 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 Xavier based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 6,000 students)
Elon vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($47,895.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Xavier than Elon University ($47,895.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Xavier University than Elon ($31,542 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 4.8% lower than costs at Elon University ($13,820 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Elon University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 76.3% larger than aid received Elon University ($30,901 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 100 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Elon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Xavier University (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $54,500)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/