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Overview |
IU | Utah | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,527 | 35,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,312 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,004 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,380 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,282 | $13,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,857 | $12,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 73% |
Admission |
IU | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,279 | 22,996 | ||
| Admitted | 43,624 | 20,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.4% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 1180/1398 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $155 |
Diversity |
IU | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IU | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 36% | ||
Campus |
IU | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (47,527 students vs. 35,260 students)
IU vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Utah?
- Indiana University Bloomington is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($10,312.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at IU than University of Utah ($39,004.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than IU ($13,341 vs. $16,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 7.9% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($12,398 vs. $13,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Bloomington than University of Utah (74% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Utah students is 23.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($12,148 vs. $9,857)
IU vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 69 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming IU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than IU (80.4%)
IU vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU or Utah? 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 Utah and IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than University of Utah (72% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $5,100 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $56,200)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,500)
- Utah graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/