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Overview |
Georgia | Utah | ||
| Location | Athens, GA | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,607 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uga.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,790 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,830 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,180 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,559 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Georgia | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,320 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 16,729 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1420 | 1190/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,146 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $155 |
Diversity |
Georgia | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Georgia | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Georgia is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (40,607 students vs. 34,734 students)
Georgia vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia or Utah?
- University of Georgia is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($9,790.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Georgia than University of Utah ($28,830.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than Georgia ($12,399 vs. $17,180)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Georgia are 4.9% lower than costs at University of Utah ($10,904 vs. $11,437)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than University of Georgia (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Georgia students is 19.2% larger than aid received University of Utah ($11,559 vs. $9,696)
Georgia vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or Georgia .
- The average SAT score at University of Georgia (1252) is 122 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming Georgia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman Georgia students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Georgia (42.5%)
Georgia vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Georgia is higher than University of Utah (82% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $4,900 more per year than Georgia graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $56,400)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $4,146 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,146)
- Utah graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia graduates. ($155 vs. $197)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/