Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
CU Boulder K-State BYU Utah State University MSU U of A ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Michigan State Nebraska Arkansas Iowa| University of Kansas | University of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
KU | Utah | ||
| Location | Lawrence, KS | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,708 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ku.edu | utah.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
KU | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,092 | $8,175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,960 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,136 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,950 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,140 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
KU | Utah | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,204 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 14,234 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1190/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
KU | Utah | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
KU | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $155 |
Diversity |
KU | Utah | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
KU | Utah | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 36% | ||
Campus |
KU | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Utah is larger than than KU based on total student enrollment (34,734 students vs. 26,708 students)
KU vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KU or Utah?
- University of Kansas is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($10,092.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Utah than University of Kansas ($28,697.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than KU ($12,399 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 12.8% lower than costs at University of Utah ($10,136 vs. $11,437)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than University of Kansas (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 14.9% larger than aid received University of Utah ($11,140 vs. $9,696)
KU vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KU or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or KU .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 15 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming KU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than KU (87.8%)
KU vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KU 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 KU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than University of Utah (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $6,700 more per year than KU graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $54,600)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,500)
- Utah graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($155 vs. $211)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/