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Overview |
University of St Thomas | Elon | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,025 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthomas.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,930 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,930 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,587 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,137 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,284 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 68% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,481 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 7,300 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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 |
University of St Thomas | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 80% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | 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 St Thomas is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 7,123 students)
University of St Thomas vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or Elon?
- University of St Thomas is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at University of St Thomas than Elon University ($48,930.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Elon ($30,137 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 10.3% lower than costs at Elon University ($12,587 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than Elon University (96% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 132.6% larger than aid received Elon University ($32,284 vs. $13,880)
University of St Thomas vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or University of St Thomas .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 9 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1202)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Elon (74.5%)
University of St Thomas vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas 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 University of St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than University of St Thomas (82% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $5,800 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/