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Overview |
Idaho | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 14,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #857 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $12,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Idaho | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 18,570 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 15,571 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 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, 2023 |
Academics |
Idaho | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $130 |
Diversity |
Idaho | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Idaho | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | 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
- Southern Utah University is larger than than Idaho based on total student enrollment (14,330 students vs. 11,507 students)
Idaho vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Southern Utah University?
- University of Idaho is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Utah University for in-state tuition ($6,182.00 vs. $6,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Idaho than Southern Utah University ($25,418.00 vs. $19,822.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Utah University than Idaho ($12,681 vs. $14,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 17.6% lower than costs at University of Idaho ($8,416 vs. $9,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Southern Utah University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 18.5% larger than aid received Southern Utah University ($11,105 vs. $9,369)
Idaho vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho 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 Idaho .
- The average SAT score at Southern Utah University (1078) is 17 points higher than at Idaho (1061)
- Incoming Southern Utah University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Idaho (23)
- Accepted freshman Southern Utah University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Idaho (3.47)
- Southern Utah University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than Southern Utah University (51% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $3,600 more per year than Southern Utah University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,300)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $11,704 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($12,575 vs. $24,279)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($130 vs. $251)
- More Southern Utah University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/