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DSC Utah Utah State University WSU BYU Southern Utah University BYU-I Salt Lake Community College ISU NAU UCLA Neumont College of Computer Science| Naropa University | Utah Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Naropa University | UVU | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Orem, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,065 | 43,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naropa.edu | uvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Naropa University | UVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $5,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $17,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,696 | $9,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,145 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,146 | $3,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Naropa University | UVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94 | - | ||
| Admitted | 94 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Naropa University | UVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Naropa University | UVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,800 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $15,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $157 |
Diversity |
Naropa University | UVU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Naropa University | UVU | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Naropa University | UVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than Naropa University based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 1,065 students)
Naropa University vs. UVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Naropa University or UVU?
- Naropa University is 512.8% more expensive to attend than UVU for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $5,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.3% higher at Naropa University than Utah Valley University ($34,400.00 vs. $17,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah Valley University than Naropa University ($9,346 vs. $28,145)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah Valley University are 15.8% lower than costs at Naropa University ($9,234 vs. $10,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than Naropa University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Naropa University students is 564.3% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($24,146 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, Naropa University or UVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVU or Naropa University .
- Accepted freshman UVU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Naropa University (3.42)
Naropa University vs. UVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Naropa University 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 Naropa University.
- The graduation rate at Naropa University is higher than Utah Valley University (35% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $23,500 more per year than Naropa University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $25,800)
- Utah Valley University students graduate with a $11,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Naropa University graduates. ($15,200 vs. $26,500)
- UVU graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Naropa University graduates. ($157 vs. $274)
- More Naropa University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/