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Utah State University DSC BYU Utah WSU San Jose State UNLV Cal State Long Beach BYU-I Salt Lake Community College ISU Boise State| Southern Utah University | Utah Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Utah University | UVU | ||
| Location | Cedar City, UT | Orem, UT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,330 | 43,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #857 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suu.edu | uvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Utah University | UVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,006 | $5,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,822 | $17,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,416 | $9,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,681 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,369 | $3,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Utah University | UVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,570 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,571 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 8, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Utah University | UVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Utah University | UVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,575 | $15,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $130 | $157 |
Diversity |
Southern Utah University | UVU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Southern Utah University | UVU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Southern Utah University | UVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than Southern Utah University based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 14,330 students)
Southern Utah University vs. UVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Utah University or UVU?
- Southern Utah University is 7% more expensive to attend than UVU for in-state tuition ($6,006.00 vs. $5,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Southern Utah University than Utah Valley University ($19,822.00 vs. $17,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah Valley University than Southern Utah University ($9,346 vs. $12,681)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 9.7% lower than costs at Utah Valley University ($8,416 vs. $9,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than Southern Utah University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Utah University students is 157.7% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($9,369 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Utah University or UVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVU or Southern Utah University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Utah University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UVU (3.52)
Southern Utah University vs. UVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Utah 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 Southern Utah University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Utah University is higher than Utah Valley University (35% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Southern Utah University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $43,300)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $2,625 lower median federal student loan debt than UVU graduates. ($12,575 vs. $15,200)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than UVU graduates. ($130 vs. $157)
- More Southern Utah University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/