Elon University is the more selective of the two, admitting 66.3% of applicants versus 86.0% at University of Arizona. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $16,051 per year at University of Arizona versus $24,064 at Elon University. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1130–1340 at University of Arizona and 1130–1320 at Elon University.
| Metric | University of Arizona | Elon University |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 86.0% | 66.3% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1130–1340 | 1130–1320 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.47 | 3.7 |
| Yield rate | 20.0% | 13.0% |
| Class size | 7,506 | 1,607 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $16,051 | $24,064 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $22,307 | $49,743 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
No. Elon University is more selective: it admits 66.3% of applicants, versus 86.0% at University of Arizona, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $16,051 per year at University of Arizona and $24,064 at Elon University, so University of Arizona is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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