Elon vs. Western Carolina
Both Elon University and Western Carolina University are 4 years schools located in North Carolina. The following statements compare Elon University and Western Carolina University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Elon's tuition ($44,536) is more expensive than Western Carolina ($8,532).
- Elon's acceptance rate (67.00%) is lower than Western Carolina (87.00%).
- Elon has higher yield (13.00%) than Elon (13.00%).
- Elon's SAT score (1,210) is higher than Western Carolina (1,155).
- Elon's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Western Carolina (16 to 1).
- Western Carolina (11,635 students) is larger than Elon (7,123 students) with more enrolled students.
- Elon ($15,222) has higher amount of financial aid than Western Carolina ($4,444).
- Elon's graduation rate (83%) is higher than Western Carolina (60%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$44,536
Financial Aid
$15,222
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
67.00% Acceptance Rate
13.00% Yield
Enrollment
6,337 Undergraduate
786 Graduate
Graduation Rate
83% Graduation Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
447 Faculties (full-time)
1,370 Staffs (full-time)
$85,252 Faculty Salary
$66,329 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,056 annual charge
-4,196 capacity
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$4,532 In-State
$8,532 out-of-state
$8,532 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,444
Test Scores
1,155 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
87.00% Acceptance Rate
13.00% Yield
Enrollment
9,956 Undergraduate
1,679 Graduate
2,858 Online Students
Graduation Rate
60% Graduation Rate
28% Transfer-out Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
544 Faculties (full-time)
1,570 Staffs (full-time)
$70,834 Faculty Salary
$55,095 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,521 annual charge
-4,760 capacity
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