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Overview |
WSU | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,741 | 15,033 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,247 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,165 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,790 | $8,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,184 | $12,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 91% |
Admission |
WSU | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,637 | 19,190 | ||
| Admitted | 8,200 | 15,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1250 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 8, 2024 |
Academics |
WSU | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $130 |
Diversity |
WSU | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WSU | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 25% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Southern Utah University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than Southern Utah University based on total student enrollment (16,741 students vs. 15,033 students)
WSU vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Southern Utah University?
- Wichita State University is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Southern Utah University for in-state tuition ($7,247.00 vs. $6,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Southern Utah University than Wichita State University ($19,822.00 vs. $17,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Utah University than WSU ($12,375 vs. $14,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 56.3% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($8,824 vs. $13,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Utah University than Wichita State University (91% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Utah University students is 23.5% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($8,992 vs. $7,282)
WSU vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Southern Utah University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Utah University or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 11 points higher than at Southern Utah University (1078)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Southern Utah University (24)
- Accepted freshman Southern Utah University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Southern Utah University (80.5%)
WSU vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Southern Utah University? 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 Southern Utah University and WSU.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than Southern Utah University (43% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $500 more per year than Southern Utah University graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $43,300)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $7,925 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($12,575 vs. $20,500)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($130 vs. $211)
- More Southern Utah University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/