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Rankings across 8 publishers plus admissions, cost, debt and outcome data for Elon University, Miami University, University of Arizona. Every figure is sourced and dated.
| Metric | ElonElon, NC | Miami (Ohio)Oxford, OH | ArizonaTucson, AZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 66.3% | 75.4% | 86.1% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1130–1280 | 1220–1390 | 1150–1420 |
| Average net price | $41,5559.9% on Pell grants | $28,38412.6% on Pell grants | $16,67425.7% on Pell grants |
| Published tuition & fees | $46,958Most recent reported academic year, College Scorecard June 2026 release | $18,161 in-state · $41,221 outMost recent reported academic year, College Scorecard June 2026 release | $13,926 in-state · $42,278 outMost recent reported academic year, College Scorecard June 2026 release |
| 6-year graduation rate | 84.0% | 79.8% | 67.5% |
| First-year retention | 89.8% | 90.1% | 82.8% |
| Undergraduates on Pell grants | 9.9% | 12.6% | 25.7% |
| Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry | $74,545 | $55,076 | $59,979 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $20,500 | $23,000 | $19,620 |
| Student-faculty ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | 19:1 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 6,452 | 16,656 | 42,537 |
| Consensus percentile | 26Lower is better | 44Lower is better | 20Lower is better |
| Methodology sensitivity | 13 ptsHow far published lists disagree, in percentile points | 67 ptsHow far published lists disagree, in percentile points | 24 ptsHow far published lists disagree, in percentile points |
Highlighted cells mark the most favourable value in that row where a direction is meaningful. No highlight appears for metrics like enrollment or SAT range, where “better” depends entirely on what you want.
“Not ranked by this source” means that publisher’s list does not include the school — not missing data and not a poor rank.
| Source | Elon | Miami (Ohio) | Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|
| US News | #117 of 436National universitiesNational Universities · 2026 | #143 of 436National universitiesNational Universities · 2026 | #127 of 436National universitiesNational Universities · 2026 |
| Forbes | #147 of 500Top colleges (Forbes)America's Top Colleges · 2026 | #239 of 500Top colleges (Forbes)America's Top Colleges · 2026 | #124 of 500Top colleges (Forbes)America's Top Colleges · 2026 |
| Washington Monthly | Not ranked by this source | #168 of 442National universitiesNational Universities · 2026 | #96 of 442National universitiesNational Universities · 2026 |
| WSJ | #155 of 500U.S. colleges (WSJ)Best Colleges in the U.S. · 2026 | #426 of 500U.S. colleges (WSJ)Best Colleges in the U.S. · 2026 | Not ranked by this source |
| Niche | #471 of 2,605Overall (Niche)Best Colleges (Overall) · 2026 | #485 of 2,605Overall (Niche)Best Colleges (Overall) · 2026 | #130 of 2,605Overall (Niche)Best Colleges (Overall) · 2026 |
| Money | Not ranked by this source | Not ranked by this source | Not ranked by this source |
| Princeton Review | Listed | Not ranked by this source | Not ranked by this source |
| QS | Not ranked by this source | Not ranked by this source | #289 of 1,504World (QS)World University Rankings · 2026 |
Students who learn through relationships and experience — study abroad, internships, mentored research — and who will actively use that infrastructure rather than assume the degree does the work.
Median earnings of $74,545 are modest relative to a $41,555 average net price.
Full profileStudents who want small-class undergraduate teaching and a traditional residential campus at public-university prices, especially those aiming at business — and who are comfortable with a strong Greek presence.
Greek life dominates social life; visit and talk to unaffiliated students first.
Full profileStudents who want major research-university resources — especially in space, optical or earth sciences — at an accessible admit rate, and who will actively use honors programs, advising and departmental communities.
68% six-year graduation rate is low for a public flagship.
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