| Elon vs. Duke |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#131 in National Universities #6 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in National Universities #17 in World University Rankings #1 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$44,536 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,805 |
| cheaper$20,574 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$63,985 |
| Less$15,222 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$50,142 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,260 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,550 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier74.46% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter6.35% |
| Lower12.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable54.98% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,123 | Total Enrollment | Larger18,023 |
| Smaller6,337 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,640 |
| Smaller786 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,383 |
| - | Online Student Population | 950 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower83% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
| Lower90% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,096) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,699) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,068) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,156) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 582 | Number of faculties | 4,305 |
| Lower$85,721 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$162,699 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.