Elon University is the more selective of the two, admitting 63.3% of applicants versus 86.5% at George Mason University. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $24,064 per year at Elon University versus $15,224 at George Mason University. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1190–1340 at Elon University and 1180–1360 at George Mason University.
| Metric | Elon University | George Mason University |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 63.3% | 86.5% |
| Early acceptance rate | 86.1% | 89.0% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1190–1340 | 1180–1360 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Yield rate | 11.3% | 19.3% |
| Class size | 1,333 | 4,337 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $24,064 | $15,224 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $49,743 | $25,894 |
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.
Yes. Elon University admits 63.3% of applicants, compared with 86.5% at George Mason University, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $24,064 per year at Elon University and $15,224 at George Mason University, so George Mason University is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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