| Elon vs. GWU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#131 in National Universities #6 in North Carolina Colleges | Rankings* | #268 in National Universities #15 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$46,958 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$34,750 |
| expensive$22,086 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,125 |
| Less$16,543 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$26,288 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,200 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,085 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter66.35% | Acceptance Rate | Easier77.21% |
| Favorable13.38% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.18% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger7,239 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,104 |
| Larger6,452 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,861 |
| Smaller787 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,243 |
| - | Online Student Population | 1,075 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower55% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower55% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,096) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,368) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,068) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,360) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 620 | Number of faculty | 292 |
| Higher$94,816 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$66,017 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.