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USAFA Furman West Point Wofford College JMU CofC Davidson UofSC Clemson University of Richmond NC State ASU| United States Naval Academy | Elon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | Elon | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,465 | 7,207 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $44,029 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $44,029 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $14,478 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $41,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $17,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 69% |
Admission |
Annapolis | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,727 | 18,791 | ||
| Admitted | 1,379 | 12,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.4% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1420 | 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 | Jan 31, 2026 | Jan 10, 2026 |
Academics |
Annapolis | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $240 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Annapolis | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | 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
- Elon University is larger than than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 4,465 students)
Annapolis vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or Elon?
- Elon University is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Elon than United States Naval Academy ($44,029.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elon University than United States Naval Academy (69% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($17,523 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis 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 (67.3%) than Annapolis (9.4%)
Annapolis vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis 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 Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/