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Overview |
WSU | Utah State University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Logan, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,741 | 28,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #500 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | usu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Utah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,247 | $8,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,165 | $23,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,790 | $8,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,184 | $15,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $9,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 93% |
Admission |
WSU | Utah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,637 | 19,331 | ||
| Admitted | 8,200 | 18,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 24.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1250 | 1060/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WSU | Utah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Utah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $13,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $140 |
Diversity |
WSU | Utah State University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
WSU | Utah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 25% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Utah State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utah State University is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (28,063 students vs. 16,741 students)
WSU vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Utah State University?
- Utah State University is 14.7% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($8,310.00 vs. $7,247.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Utah State University than Wichita State University ($23,884.00 vs. $17,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Utah State University ($14,184 vs. $15,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 59.5% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($8,644 vs. $13,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah State University than Wichita State University (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utah State University students is 27.3% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($9,272 vs. $7,282)
WSU vs. Utah State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Utah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah State University or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 5 points higher than at Utah State University (1084)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Utah State University (24)
- Accepted freshman Utah State University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Utah State University (93.6%)
WSU vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Utah State 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 Utah State University and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Utah State University is higher than Wichita State University (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Utah State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $43,800)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $6,890 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($13,610 vs. $20,500)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($140 vs. $211)
- More Utah State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/