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Overview |
Pace University-New York | Elon | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | 7,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pace.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pace University-New York | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,550 | $44,029 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,550 | $44,029 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,790 | $14,478 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,299 | $41,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,148 | $17,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Pace University-New York | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,469 | 18,791 | ||
| Admitted | 21,961 | 12,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.1% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1328 | 1143/1305 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Pace University-New York | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pace University-New York | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,100 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
Pace University-New York | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Pace University-New York | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Pace University-New York | Elon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pace University New York is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 7,207 students)
Pace University-New York vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pace University-New York or Elon?
- Pace University New York is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($49,550.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Pace University-New York than Elon University ($49,550.00 vs. $44,029.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pace University New York than Elon ($34,299 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 50.5% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($14,478 vs. $21,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pace University New York than Elon University (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 94.9% larger than aid received Elon University ($34,148 vs. $17,523)
Pace University-New York vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pace University-New York or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Pace University-New York .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 151 points higher than at Pace University-New York (1060)
- Incoming Elon students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pace University-New York (24)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Pace University-New York (3.4)
- Pace University-New York has a higher acceptance rate (77.1%) than Elon (67.3%)
Pace University-New York vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pace University-New York 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 Pace University-New York.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Pace University New York (82% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Pace University New York earn on average $6,900 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($63,100 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Pace University-New York graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Pace University-New York graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pace University-New York students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/