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Overview |
UM Western | UVU | ||
| Location | Dillon, MT | Orem, UT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,424 | 43,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umwestern.edu | uvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM Western | UVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,658 | $5,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,406 | $17,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,588 | $9,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,584 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,117 | $3,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UM Western | UVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | - | ||
| Admitted | 536 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.3%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.6%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UM Western | UVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM Western | UVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,929 | $15,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $157 |
Diversity |
UM Western | UVU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
UM Western | UVU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UM Western | UVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than UM Western based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 1,424 students)
UM Western vs. UVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM Western or UVU?
- Utah Valley University is 20.5% more expensive to attend than UM Western for in-state tuition ($5,614.00 vs. $4,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at UVU than The University of Montana Western ($17,174.00 vs. $16,406.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah Valley University than UM Western ($9,346 vs. $11,584)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Montana Western are 7.5% lower than costs at Utah Valley University ($8,588 vs. $9,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than The University of Montana Western (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Montana Western students is 123.3% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($8,117 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, UM Western or UVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVU or UM Western .
- Accepted freshman UVU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UM Western (3.2)
UM Western vs. UVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM Western 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 UM Western.
- The graduation rate at UM Western is higher than Utah Valley University (31% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $15,200 more per year than UM Western graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $34,100)
- Utah Valley University students graduate with a $5,729 lower median federal student loan debt than UM Western graduates. ($15,200 vs. $20,929)
- UVU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than UM Western graduates. ($157 vs. $216)
- More UM Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/