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Overview |
UCI | Utah | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,937 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uci.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCI | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,699 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,033 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,411 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
UCI | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 119,191 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 25,212 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.2% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 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 | Nov 30, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCI | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCI | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $155 |
Diversity |
UCI | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCI | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UCI | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Irvine is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (35,937 students vs. 34,734 students)
UCI vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCI or Utah?
- University of California Irvine is 41.5% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at UCI than University of Utah ($41,636.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than UCI ($12,399 vs. $14,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 54.8% lower than costs at University of California Irvine ($11,437 vs. $17,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than University of California Irvine (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Irvine students is 79.6% larger than aid received University of Utah ($17,411 vs. $9,696)
UCI vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCI or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or UCI .
- The average SAT score at University of California Irvine (1175) is 45 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming UCI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman UCI students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than UCI (21.2%)
UCI vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCI 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 UCI.
- The graduation rate at UCI is higher than University of Utah (85% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of California Irvine earn on average $500 more per year than Utah graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $61,300)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UCI graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,000)
- Utah graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than UCI graduates. ($155 vs. $175)
- More UCI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/