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Utah State University MSU Utah Baylor BYU-I Southern Utah University CU Boulder Colorado State UVU The University of Montana WCU BYUH| Brigham Young University Provo | University of Wyoming | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BYU | UW | ||
| Location | Provo, UT | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 34,464 | 11,100 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #125 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | byu.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
BYU | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,304 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,304 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,560 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,521 | $12,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,325 | $8,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 94% |
Admission |
BYU | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,559 | 5,797 | ||
| Admitted | 7,040 | 5,564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 79% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1468 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 10, 2024 |
Academics |
BYU | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BYU | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,100 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $191 |
Diversity |
BYU | UW | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
BYU | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 40% | ||
Campus |
BYU | UW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Provo is larger than than UW based on total student enrollment (34,464 students vs. 11,100 students)
BYU vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BYU or UW?
- Brigham Young University Provo is 31.3% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($6,304.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.5% higher at UW than Brigham Young University Provo ($19,950.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than BYU ($12,819 vs. $13,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Provo are 35.6% lower than costs at University of Wyoming ($8,560 vs. $11,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wyoming than Brigham Young University Provo (94% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wyoming students is 41.4% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Provo ($8,942 vs. $6,325)
BYU vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BYU or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or BYU .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Provo (1290) is 168 points higher than at UW (1122)
- Incoming BYU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UW (25)
- Accepted freshman BYU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at UW (3.53)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than BYU (66.7%)
BYU vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BYU or UW? 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 UW and BYU.
- The graduation rate at BYU is higher than University of Wyoming (78% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Provo earn on average $17,700 more per year than UW graduates after ten years. ($69,100 vs. $51,400)
- Brigham Young University Provo students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UW graduates. ($11,000 vs. $18,500)
- BYU graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than UW graduates. ($113 vs. $191)
- More BYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/