Miami vs. BYU

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL with Brigham Young University in Provo, UT on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Brigham Young University is larger than Miami based on total student enrollment (35,873 students vs. 19,852 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Miami is located in Coral Gables, FL (Large Suburban setting); Brigham Young University is in Provo, UT (Midsize City setting).
• University of Miami is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Brigham Young University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Miami 11:1; Brigham Young University 21:1.

Miami vs. BYU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Miami or BYU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University than Miami ($16,694 vs. $45,397).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University are 56.3% lower than at University of Miami ($10,396 vs. $23,790).
• University of Miami is 836.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than BYU (about $55,928 more per year; $62,616.00 vs. $6,688.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 836.2% higher at Miami than at Brigham Young University (about $55,928 more per year; $62,616.00 vs. $6,688.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Miami than at Brigham Young University (79% vs. 51%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Miami students is 573.3% larger than aid received by Brigham Young University students ($40,992 vs. $6,088).

Miami vs. BYU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Miami or BYU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between BYU and Miami.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Miami (1400) is 30 points higher than at BYU (1370).
• Incoming Miami students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (31 vs. 30 at BYU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Miami 1320/1480; Brigham Young University 1270/1460.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Miami 30/33; Brigham Young University 28/32.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Miami - Required; BYU - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Miami Jan 1, 2027; BYU Dec 16, 2026.
• Enrolled freshman BYU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Miami (3.7).
• BYU has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Miami (18.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 24.3% at Miami vs. 77.5% at BYU.

Miami vs. BYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Miami and BYU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• The graduation rate at Miami is the same as at Brigham Young University (78% vs. 78%).
• Graduates from University of Miami earn a median of about $1,100 more per year than BYU graduates about ten years after starting college ($70,200 vs. $69,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Brigham Young University graduates have a $8,846 lower median loan debt than Miami graduates ($11,000 vs. $19,846).
• Among borrowers, BYU graduates have an estimated $92 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Miami graduates ($113 vs. $205).
• More BYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.