Carolinas College vs Elon University

Carolinas College of Health Sciences and Elon University, two distinct institutions of higher learning in North Carolina, offer unique educational experiences tailored to different aspirations. Carolinas College of Health Sciences, with an acceptance rate of 88%, specializes in healthcare-related programs, preparing students for careers in nursing, pharmacy, and other health professions. Elon University, on the other hand, boasts a lower acceptance rate of 67% and a broader range of academic offerings, including popular majors in business, communications, and education. While Carolinas College of Health Sciences caters primarily to a diverse student body of 1,700, Elon University's larger student population of 7,400 reflects a more varied demographic. With graduation rates of 85% and 82% respectively, both institutions demonstrate a strong commitment to student success. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details and discover which institution aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Carolinas College of Health Sciences	Elon University
Overview
Location	Charlotte, North Carolina	Elon, North Carolina
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Trimester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		88.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	61.1%	77.7%
Application fees	$60	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $60
SAT range	920 - 1110	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	83.0%
Students submitting ACT score	17.0%
Total number of applicants	18	17,834
Total number of admissions given out	11	13,859
Admitted students who chose to enroll	6	1,591
Yield rate	54.5%	11.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$43,120	$55,647
Average net price		$40,366
Tuition	$14,184	$38,218
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $6,593 Meal plan: $6,829
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		67.0% Average amount $13,677
Students receiving federal student loan		30.0% Average amount $5,259
Students taking out private loans		7.0% Average amount $25,192

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	473 Men 11.2% Women 88.8%	6,302 Men 40.2% Women 59.8%
Graduate students	N/A	825 Men 36.5% Women 63.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	80.6%
International students	N/A	2.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	N/A	4,192
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Virginia

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Liberal Arts	Business Legal Profession Health Professions Communication and Journalism Education
Students to faculty ratio	6:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	66.7%	83.3%
Dropout rate	N/A	16.7%
Transferred out	33.3%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $60,164 Year 2: $54,140 Year 3: $52,114 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $43,501 Year 2: $41,007 Year 3: $44,665	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $101,556 Year 2: $104,061 Year 3: $105,320 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,803 Year 2: $71,854 Year 3: $78,720 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,320 Year 2: $60,016 Year 3: $77,567 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,276 Year 2: $54,192 Year 3: $77,220 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,564 Year 2: $62,154 Year 3: $76,604 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $68,888 Year 2: $69,629 Year 3: $70,208 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,091 Year 2: $50,022 Year 3: $64,255 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,189 Year 3: $59,817 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,293 Year 2: $36,674 Year 3: $58,053 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,055 Year 3: $55,617

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