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DSC BYU Utah Utah State University WSU Boise State ISU WCU BYUH Southern Utah University Idaho Washington State| Brigham Young University Idaho | Utah Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BYU-I | UVU | ||
| Location | Rexburg, ID | Orem, UT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,023 | 43,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #844 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | byui.edu | uvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BYU-I | UVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,536 | $5,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,536 | $17,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,676 | $9,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,899 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,904 | $3,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 100% |
Admission |
BYU-I | UVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,222 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,768 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BYU-I | UVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BYU-I | UVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $15,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $157 |
Diversity |
BYU-I | UVU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
BYU-I | UVU | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 15% | ||
Campus |
BYU-I | UVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than BYU-I based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 43,023 students)
BYU-I vs. UVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BYU-I or UVU?
- Utah Valley University is 23.8% more expensive to attend than BYU-I for in-state tuition ($5,614.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 278.6% higher at UVU than Brigham Young University Idaho ($17,174.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Idaho than UVU ($7,899 vs. $9,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Idaho are 97.5% lower than costs at Utah Valley University ($4,676 vs. $9,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than Brigham Young University Idaho (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brigham Young University Idaho students is 34.9% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($4,904 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, BYU-I or UVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVU or BYU-I .
- Accepted freshman UVU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at BYU-I (3.34)
BYU-I vs. UVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BYU-I or UVU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UVU and BYU-I.
- The graduation rate at BYU-I is higher than Utah Valley University (52% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $2,600 more per year than BYU-I graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $46,700)
- Brigham Young University Idaho students graduate with a $4,200 lower median federal student loan debt than UVU graduates. ($11,000 vs. $15,200)
- BYU-I graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UVU graduates. ($113 vs. $157)
- More BYU-I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/