Elon University is the more selective of the two, admitting 63.3% of applicants versus 85.4% at University of Denver. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $22,940 per year at University of Denver versus $24,064 at Elon University. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1160–1360 at University of Denver and 1190–1340 at Elon University.
| Metric | University of Denver | Elon University |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 85.4% | 63.3% |
| Early acceptance rate | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1160–1360 | 1190–1340 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Yield rate | 8.3% | 11.3% |
| Class size | 1,174 | 1,333 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $22,940 | $24,064 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $47,222 | $49,743 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2025–26 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 63.3% of applicants, versus 85.4% at University of Denver, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $22,940 per year at University of Denver and $24,064 at Elon University, so University of Denver is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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