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Vanderbilt WUSTL Tulane Furman Duke Georgetown Rice Tufts Carnegie Mellon USC Case Western Notre Dame| Emory University | Elon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emory | Elon | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 68% |
Admission |
Emory | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 1170/1360 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $240 |
Diversity |
Emory | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emory | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Elon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 7,123 students)
Emory vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Elon?
- Emory University is 36.9% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($57,120.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Emory than Elon University ($57,120.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Elon ($26,680 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 22.5% lower than costs at Emory University ($13,886 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elon University than Emory University (68% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 252.4% larger than aid received Elon University ($48,914 vs. $13,880)
Emory vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 169 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming Emory students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory or Elon? 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 Elon and Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Elon University (90% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $25,300 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $56,200)
- Emory University students graduate with a $6,017 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($17,233 vs. $23,250)
- Emory graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($178 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/