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CU Boulder BYU Utah State University MSU DSC U of A Michigan State ASU WSU Southern Utah University Colorado State San Diego State| Utah Valley University | University of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UVU | Utah | ||
| Location | Orem, UT | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,651 | 35,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uvu.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
UVU | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,614 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,174 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,234 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,650 | $13,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,835 | $12,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 73% |
Admission |
UVU | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 22,996 | ||
| Admitted | - | 20,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1398 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UVU | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UVU | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,200 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $157 | $155 |
Diversity |
UVU | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
UVU | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UVU | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (44,651 students vs. 35,260 students)
UVU vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UVU or Utah?
- University of Utah is 45.6% more expensive to attend than UVU for in-state tuition ($8,175.00 vs. $5,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at Utah than Utah Valley University ($28,697.00 vs. $17,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah Valley University than Utah ($8,650 vs. $13,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah Valley University are 34.3% lower than costs at University of Utah ($9,234 vs. $12,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than University of Utah (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Utah students is 216.8% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($12,148 vs. $3,835)
Which college is harder to get into, UVU or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or UVU .
- Accepted freshman Utah students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at UVU (3.52)
UVU vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UVU 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 UVU.
- The graduation rate at Utah is higher than Utah Valley University (55% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $12,000 more per year than UVU graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $49,300)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than UVU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $15,200)
- Utah graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UVU graduates. ($155 vs. $157)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/