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Overview |
Miami | Utah | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,618 | 35,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,635 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,851 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,714 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,928 | $13,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,685 | $12,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 73% |
Admission |
Miami | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,498 | 22,996 | ||
| Admitted | 28,319 | 20,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $155 |
Diversity |
Miami | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Miami | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Miami | 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
- University of Utah is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (35,260 students vs. 18,618 students)
Miami vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Utah?
- Miami University is 79% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($14,635.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Miami than University of Utah ($36,851.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than Miami ($13,341 vs. $27,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 34.8% lower than costs at Miami University ($12,398 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than University of Utah (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 4.4% larger than aid received University of Utah ($12,685 vs. $12,148)
Miami vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 129 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming Miami students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Miami (82.1%)
Miami vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than University of Utah (81% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $7,000 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $54,300)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,750)
- Utah graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($155 vs. $255)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/