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Furman Wofford College JMU Westmont College Biola University CofC Davidson UofSC USD Clemson University of Richmond NC State| Point Loma Nazarene University | Elon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | Elon | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
PLNU | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PLNU | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 80% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Elon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Elon University is larger than than PLNU based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 4,319 students)
PLNU vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Elon?
- Elon University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Elon than Point Loma Nazarene University ($41,734.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Loma Nazarene University than Elon ($34,933 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 17.7% lower than costs at Elon University ($11,800 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Loma Nazarene University students is 39.9% larger than aid received Elon University ($19,422 vs. $13,880)
PLNU vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 63 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming Elon students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.65) as students at Elon (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Elon (74.5%)
PLNU vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (82% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $2,700 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $53,500)
- Elon University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/