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Michigan UT Austin Illinois Georgia State Furman Georgia Wofford College JMU Purdue Florida UC Berkeley KSU| Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus | Elon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia Tech | Elon | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 68% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1170/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $240 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 68% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | Elon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (45,296 students vs. 7,123 students)
Georgia Tech vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or Elon?
- Elon University is 306.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at Elon than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($41,734.00 vs. $31,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than Elon ($17,402 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus are 12.5% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,342 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus than Elon University (71% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 0.8% larger than aid received Elon University ($13,992 vs. $13,880)
Georgia Tech vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 192 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
Georgia Tech vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech 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 Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (82% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $26,400 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($23,250 vs. $24,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($240 vs. $248)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Tech students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/