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Utah State University Utah Baylor BYU-I Southern Utah University UVU WCU CU Boulder BYUH Stanford Pepperdine George Washington| Brigham Young University Provo | Weber State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BYU | WSU | ||
| Location | Provo, UT | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,464 | 29,914 | ||
| 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 | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
BYU | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,304 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,304 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,560 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,521 | $10,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,325 | $5,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 100% |
Admission |
BYU | WSU | ||
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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 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
BYU | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BYU | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,100 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $155 |
Diversity |
BYU | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
BYU | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 11% | ||
Campus |
BYU | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Provo is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (34,464 students vs. 29,914 students)
BYU vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BYU or WSU?
- Brigham Young University Provo is 15.2% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($6,304.00 vs. $5,471.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.4% higher at WSU than Brigham Young University Provo ($16,164.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Weber State University than BYU ($10,525 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 Weber State University ($8,560 vs. $9,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weber State University than Brigham Young University Provo (100% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brigham Young University Provo students is 8.5% larger than aid received Weber State University ($6,325 vs. $5,831)
Which college is harder to get into, BYU or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or BYU .
- Accepted freshman BYU students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at WSU (3.36)
BYU vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BYU or WSU? 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 WSU and BYU.
- The graduation rate at BYU is higher than Weber State University (78% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Provo earn on average $20,400 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($69,100 vs. $48,700)
- Brigham Young University Provo students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($11,000 vs. $15,000)
- BYU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($113 vs. $155)
- More BYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/