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Utah State University BYU UVU Utah San Jose State UNLV Cal State Long Beach DSC Boise State California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ASU NAU| Southern Utah University | Weber State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Utah University | WSU | ||
| Location | Cedar City, UT | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,330 | 29,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #857 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suu.edu | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Utah University | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,006 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,822 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,416 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,681 | $10,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,369 | $5,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Utah University | WSU | ||
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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 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Utah University | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Utah University | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,575 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $130 | $155 |
Diversity |
Southern Utah University | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 14% |
Students |
Southern Utah University | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southern Utah University | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Weber State University is larger than than Southern Utah University based on total student enrollment (29,914 students vs. 14,330 students)
Southern Utah University vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Utah University or WSU?
- Southern Utah University is 9.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($6,006.00 vs. $5,471.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Southern Utah University than Weber State University ($19,822.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Weber State University than Southern Utah University ($10,525 vs. $12,681)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 9.7% lower than costs at Weber State University ($8,416 vs. $9,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weber State University than Southern Utah University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Utah University students is 60.7% larger than aid received Weber State University ($9,369 vs. $5,831)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Utah University or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Southern Utah University .
- Accepted freshman Southern Utah University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at WSU (3.36)
Southern Utah University vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Utah University or WSU? 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 WSU and Southern Utah University.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than Southern Utah University (43% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Weber State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Southern Utah University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $43,300)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $2,425 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($12,575 vs. $15,000)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($130 vs. $155)
- More Southern Utah University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/