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CU Boulder CU Denver Furman Wofford College JMU CofC Davidson UofSC Clemson Colorado State University of Richmond NC State| University of Denver | Elon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DU | Elon | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,734 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,260 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,260 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,470 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,423 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,954 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 68% |
Admission |
DU | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,342 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 15,024 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
DU | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $240 |
Diversity |
DU | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
DU | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 80% | ||
Campus |
DU | 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
- University of Denver is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 7,123 students)
DU vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Elon?
- University of Denver is 32.4% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($55,260.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at DU than Elon University ($55,260.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elon University than DU ($41,527 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 11.4% lower than costs at University of Denver ($13,886 vs. $15,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Denver than Elon University (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Denver students is 123% larger than aid received Elon University ($30,954 vs. $13,880)
DU vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 38 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming DU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman DU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Elon (3.65)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Elon (74.5%)
DU vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than University of Denver (82% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $7,200 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $449 lower median federal student loan debt than DU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,699)
- Elon graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than DU graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/