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George Washington Notre Dame Duke Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt NYU UVA Northwestern Penn Furman Emory| Georgetown University | Elon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | Elon | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 68% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1170/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $240 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Elon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 7,123 students)
Georgetown vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Elon?
- Georgetown University is 48.3% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at Georgetown than Elon University ($61,872.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown University than Elon ($35,566 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 35.6% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($13,886 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elon University than Georgetown University (68% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 231% larger than aid received Elon University ($45,949 vs. $13,880)
Georgetown vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 205 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Elon University (94% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $62,700 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $56,200)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($15,500 vs. $23,250)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($160 vs. $240)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elon students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/