| The U vs. Elon |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#126 in National Universities #2 in Utah Colleges | Rankings* | #131 in National Universities #6 in North Carolina Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,315 Utah Residents $29,837 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$44,536 |
| expensive$8,448 Utah Residents $27,056 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$20,574 |
| Less$6,313 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$15,222 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,300 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier89.13% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter74.46% |
| Favorable29.39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.95% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger34,734 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,123 |
| Larger26,355 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,337 |
| Larger8,379 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller786 |
| 2,431 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower64% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,770) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,096) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,020) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,068) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 2,472 | Number of faculties | 582 |
| Higher$107,958 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$85,721 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.