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Overview |
Utah | UW | ||
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 35,260 | 10,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #334 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utah.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utah | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,175 | $4,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,697 | $20,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,398 | $13,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,341 | $13,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,148 | $8,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 89% |
Admission |
Utah | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,996 | 5,644 | ||
| Admitted | 20,046 | 5,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1398 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Utah | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utah | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $191 |
Diversity |
Utah | UW | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Utah | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Utah | UW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Utah is larger than than UW based on total student enrollment (35,260 students vs. 10,913 students)
Utah vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utah or UW?
- University of Utah is 64.2% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($8,175.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Utah than University of Wyoming ($28,697.00 vs. $20,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than Utah ($13,299 vs. $13,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 7.6% lower than costs at University of Wyoming ($12,398 vs. $13,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wyoming than University of Utah (89% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Utah students is 38.7% larger than aid received University of Wyoming ($12,148 vs. $8,761)
Utah vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utah or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or Utah .
- The average SAT score at University of Utah (1130) is 8 points higher than at UW (1122)
- Incoming Utah students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at UW (25)
- Accepted freshman Utah students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at UW (3.53)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Utah (87.2%)
Utah vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utah or UW? 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 UW and Utah.
- The graduation rate at Utah is higher than University of Wyoming (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $9,900 more per year than UW graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $51,400)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UW graduates. ($15,000 vs. $18,500)
- Utah graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UW graduates. ($155 vs. $191)
- More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/