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Overview |
Georgia | Elon | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 68% |
Admission |
Georgia | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1170/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $240 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | 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
- University of Georgia is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 7,123 students)
Georgia vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Elon?
- Elon University is 326.3% more expensive to attend than Georgia for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $9,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at Elon than University of Georgia ($41,734.00 vs. $28,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Georgia than Elon ($17,180 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 27.3% lower than costs at Elon University ($10,904 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Georgia than Elon University (91% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 20.1% larger than aid received University of Georgia ($13,880 vs. $11,559)
Georgia vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 41 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is the same as at Elon University (82% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Georgia earn on average $200 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $56,200)
- University of Georgia students graduate with a $4,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($19,146 vs. $23,250)
- Georgia graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($197 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/