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CU Boulder Utah State University BYU MSU U of A Michigan State ASU UVU Colorado State San Diego State IU Penn State| Southern Utah University | University of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Utah University | Utah | ||
| Location | Cedar City, UT | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,330 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #857 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suu.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Utah University | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,006 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,822 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,416 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,681 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,369 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern Utah University | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,570 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 15,571 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1190/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 8, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Utah University | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Utah University | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,575 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $130 | $155 |
Diversity |
Southern Utah University | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Utah University | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Southern Utah University | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Utah is larger than than Southern Utah University based on total student enrollment (34,734 students vs. 14,330 students)
Southern Utah University vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Utah University or Utah?
- University of Utah is 36.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Utah University for in-state tuition ($8,175.00 vs. $6,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.8% higher at Utah than Southern Utah University ($28,697.00 vs. $19,822.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than Southern Utah University ($12,399 vs. $12,681)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 35.9% lower than costs at University of Utah ($8,416 vs. $11,437)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Utah University as University of Utah (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Utah students is 3.5% larger than aid received Southern Utah University ($9,696 vs. $9,369)
Southern Utah University vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Utah University or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or Southern Utah University .
- The average SAT score at University of Utah (1130) is 52 points higher than at Southern Utah University (1078)
- Incoming Utah students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Utah University (24)
- Accepted freshman Utah students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Southern Utah University (3.58)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Southern Utah University (83.9%)
Southern Utah University vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Utah University 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 Southern Utah University.
- The graduation rate at Utah is higher than Southern Utah University (55% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $18,000 more per year than Southern Utah University graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $43,300)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $2,425 lower median federal student loan debt than Utah graduates. ($12,575 vs. $15,000)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Utah graduates. ($130 vs. $155)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Utah University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/