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Overview |
Southern Utah University | UW | ||
| Location | Cedar City, UT | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,330 | 11,100 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #857 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suu.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Utah University | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,006 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,822 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,416 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,681 | $12,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,369 | $8,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Southern Utah University | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,570 | 5,797 | ||
| Admitted | 15,571 | 5,564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 8, 2024 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Utah University | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Utah University | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,575 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $130 | $191 |
Diversity |
Southern Utah University | UW | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Southern Utah University | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Southern Utah University | UW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Utah University is larger than than UW based on total student enrollment (14,330 students vs. 11,100 students)
Southern Utah University vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Utah University or UW?
- Southern Utah University is 25.1% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($6,006.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at UW than Southern Utah University ($19,950.00 vs. $19,822.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Utah University than UW ($12,681 vs. $12,819)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 38% lower than costs at University of Wyoming ($8,416 vs. $11,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Utah University than University of Wyoming (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Utah University students is 4.8% larger than aid received University of Wyoming ($9,369 vs. $8,942)
Southern Utah University vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Utah University or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or Southern Utah University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 44 points higher than at Southern Utah University (1078)
- Incoming UW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southern Utah University (24)
- Accepted freshman Southern Utah University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UW (3.53)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Southern Utah University (83.9%)
Southern Utah University vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Utah University or UW? 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 UW and Southern Utah University.
- The graduation rate at UW is higher than Southern Utah University (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $8,100 more per year than Southern Utah University graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $43,300)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $5,925 lower median federal student loan debt than UW graduates. ($12,575 vs. $18,500)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than UW graduates. ($130 vs. $191)
- More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Utah University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/