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UO CU Boulder Portland State University BYU Colorado State Western Washington University Utah State University University of Portland MSU OIT Washington State UW-Seattle| Oregon State University | University of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OSU | Utah | ||
| Location | Corvallis, OR | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,622 | 35,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oregonstate.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
OSU | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,145 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,315 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,075 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,868 | $13,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,922 | $12,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 73% |
Admission |
OSU | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 22,996 | ||
| Admitted | 22,886 | 20,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1180/1398 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
OSU | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OSU | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $155 |
Diversity |
OSU | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
OSU | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 36% | ||
Campus |
OSU | 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
- Oregon State University is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (35,622 students vs. 35,260 students)
OSU vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OSU or Utah?
- Oregon State University is 36.3% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($11,145.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at OSU than University of Utah ($33,315.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than OSU ($13,341 vs. $21,868)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 21.6% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($12,398 vs. $15,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University than University of Utah (89% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Utah students is 22.4% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($12,148 vs. $9,922)
OSU vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OSU or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or OSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Utah (1130) is 17 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming OSU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman Utah students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at OSU (3.61)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than OSU (78.8%)
OSU vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OSU 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 OSU.
- The graduation rate at OSU is higher than University of Utah (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $7,400 more per year than OSU graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $53,900)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,500)
- Utah graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($155 vs. $242)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/