Elon University is the more selective of the two, admitting 66.3% of applicants versus 83.6% at University of Iowa. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $24,064 per year at Elon University versus $19,930 at University of Iowa. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1130–1320 at Elon University and 1140–1313 at University of Iowa.
| Metric | Elon University | University of Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 66.3% | 83.6% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1130–1320 | 1140–1313 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.7 | 3.83 |
| Yield rate | 13.0% | 23.0% |
| Class size | 1,607 | 5,208 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $24,064 | $19,930 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $49,743 | $26,266 |
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.
Yes. Elon University admits 66.3% of applicants, compared with 83.6% at University of Iowa, 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 $19,930 at University of Iowa, so University of Iowa is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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