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Overview |
FLC | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 14,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | #857 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $12,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
FLC | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 18,570 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 15,571 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Sep 8, 2024 |
Academics |
FLC | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $130 |
Diversity |
FLC | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
FLC | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 24% | ||
Campus |
FLC | Southern Utah University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Utah University is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (14,330 students vs. 3,400 students)
FLC vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or Southern Utah University?
- Fort Lewis College is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Utah University for in-state tuition ($7,200.00 vs. $6,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Southern Utah University than Fort Lewis College ($19,822.00 vs. $17,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Utah University than FLC ($12,681 vs. $15,685)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 49.2% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($8,416 vs. $12,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Utah University than Fort Lewis College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 51.7% larger than aid received Southern Utah University ($14,215 vs. $9,369)
FLC vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or Southern Utah University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Utah University or FLC .
- The average SAT score at Southern Utah University (1078) is 66 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming Southern Utah University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at FLC (22)
- Accepted freshman Southern Utah University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Southern Utah University (83.9%)
FLC vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC or Southern Utah University? 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 Southern Utah University and FLC.
- The graduation rate at FLC is higher than Southern Utah University (37% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Southern Utah University earn on average $4,300 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $39,000)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $6,925 lower median federal student loan debt than FLC graduates. ($12,575 vs. $19,500)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than FLC graduates. ($130 vs. $201)
- More Southern Utah University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FLC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/