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Overview |
BYU | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Provo, UT | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 34,464 | 14,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #125 | #857 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | byu.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BYU | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,304 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,304 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,560 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,521 | $12,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,325 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 99% |
Admission |
BYU | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,559 | 18,570 | ||
| Admitted | 7,040 | 15,571 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 79% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1468 | 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 | Dec 16, 2023 | Sep 8, 2023 |
Academics |
BYU | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BYU | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,100 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $130 |
Diversity |
BYU | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
BYU | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 24% | ||
Campus |
BYU | Southern Utah University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Provo is larger than than Southern Utah University based on total student enrollment (34,464 students vs. 14,330 students)
BYU vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BYU or Southern Utah University?
- Brigham Young University Provo is 5% more expensive to attend than Southern Utah University for in-state tuition ($6,304.00 vs. $6,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.4% higher at Southern Utah University than Brigham Young University Provo ($19,822.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Utah University than BYU ($12,681 vs. $13,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 1.7% lower than costs at Brigham Young University Provo ($8,416 vs. $8,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Utah University than Brigham Young University Provo (99% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Utah University students is 48.1% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Provo ($9,369 vs. $6,325)
BYU vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BYU 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 BYU .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Provo (1290) is 212 points higher than at Southern Utah University (1078)
- Incoming BYU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Southern Utah University (24)
- Accepted freshman BYU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Southern Utah University (3.58)
- Southern Utah University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than BYU (66.7%)
BYU vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BYU 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 BYU.
- The graduation rate at BYU is higher than Southern Utah University (78% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Provo earn on average $25,800 more per year than Southern Utah University graduates after ten years. ($69,100 vs. $43,300)
- Brigham Young University Provo students graduate with a $1,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Utah University graduates. ($11,000 vs. $12,575)
- BYU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Utah University graduates. ($113 vs. $130)
- More BYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Utah University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/