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Overview |
Utah State University | Washington State | ||
| Location | Logan, UT | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 27,943 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #509 | #386 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usu.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utah State University | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,310 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,884 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,232 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,577 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,808 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 83% |
Admission |
Utah State University | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,069 | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | 15,061 | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1300 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Utah State University | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utah State University | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,610 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $140 | $211 |
Diversity |
Utah State University | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Utah State University | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Utah State University | Washington State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Utah State University is larger than than Washington State based on total student enrollment (27,943 students vs. 27,539 students)
Utah State University vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utah State University or Washington State?
- Washington State University is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Utah State University for in-state tuition ($10,708.00 vs. $8,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Washington State than Utah State University ($26,392.00 vs. $23,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than Washington State ($14,577 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 50.6% lower than costs at Washington State University ($8,232 vs. $12,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah State University than Washington State University (89% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 9% larger than aid received Utah State University ($10,689 vs. $9,808)
Utah State University vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utah State University or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or Utah State University .
- The average SAT score at Utah State University (1084) is 45 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming Utah State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman Utah State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Washington State (3.5)
- Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Washington State (83.1%)
Utah State University vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utah State University or Washington State? 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 Washington State and Utah State University.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than Utah State University (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Utah State University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $48,600)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $6,819 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington State graduates. ($13,610 vs. $20,429)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Washington State graduates. ($140 vs. $211)
- More Utah State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/