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Utah State University Utah Baylor DSC BYU-I Southern Utah University WSU WCU CU Boulder BYUH Stanford Pepperdine| Brigham Young University Provo | Utah Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BYU | UVU | ||
| Location | Provo, UT | Orem, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,464 | 43,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #125 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | byu.edu | uvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BYU | UVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,304 | $5,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,304 | $17,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,560 | $9,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,521 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,325 | $3,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 100% |
Admission |
BYU | UVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,559 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,040 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 79% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1280/1468 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 16, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BYU | UVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BYU | UVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,100 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $15,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $157 |
Diversity |
BYU | UVU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
BYU | UVU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 15% | ||
Campus |
BYU | UVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than BYU based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 34,464 students)
BYU vs. UVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BYU or UVU?
- Brigham Young University Provo is 12.3% more expensive to attend than UVU for in-state tuition ($6,304.00 vs. $5,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.4% higher at UVU than Brigham Young University Provo ($17,174.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah Valley University than BYU ($9,346 vs. $13,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Provo are 7.9% lower than costs at Utah Valley University ($8,560 vs. $9,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than Brigham Young University Provo (100% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brigham Young University Provo students is 74% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($6,325 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, BYU or UVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVU or BYU .
- Accepted freshman BYU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at UVU (3.52)
BYU vs. UVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BYU 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.
- The graduation rate at BYU is higher than Utah Valley University (78% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Provo earn on average $19,800 more per year than UVU graduates after ten years. ($69,100 vs. $49,300)
- Brigham Young University Provo students graduate with a $4,200 lower median federal student loan debt than UVU graduates. ($11,000 vs. $15,200)
- BYU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UVU graduates. ($113 vs. $157)
- More BYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/