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Utah State University OSU Portland State University BYU Utah San Jose State UO UNLV UVU Cal State Long Beach WSU DSC| Oregon Institute of Technology | Southern Utah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OIT | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Klamath Falls, OR | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,911 | 14,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #481 | #857 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oit.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OIT | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,002 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,836 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,921 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,283 | $12,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,302 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
OIT | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,570 | 18,570 | ||
| Admitted | 4,231 | 15,571 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1255 | 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 4, 2023 | Sep 8, 2023 |
Academics |
OIT | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OIT | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,875 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $130 |
Diversity |
OIT | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
OIT | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 24% | ||
Campus |
OIT | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Utah University is larger than than OIT based on total student enrollment (14,330 students vs. 4,911 students)
OIT vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OIT or Southern Utah University?
- Oregon Institute of Technology is 66.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Utah University for in-state tuition ($10,002.00 vs. $6,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.6% higher at OIT than Southern Utah University ($31,836.00 vs. $19,822.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Utah University than OIT ($12,681 vs. $17,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 29.8% lower than costs at Oregon Institute of Technology ($8,416 vs. $10,921)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon Institute of Technology than Southern Utah University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Utah University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Oregon Institute of Technology ($9,369 vs. $8,302)
OIT vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OIT 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 OIT .
- The average SAT score at Southern Utah University (1078) is 31 points higher than at OIT (1047)
- Incoming Southern Utah University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at OIT (23)
- Accepted freshman Southern Utah University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at OIT (3.51)
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Southern Utah University (83.9%)
OIT vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OIT 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 OIT.
- The graduation rate at OIT is higher than Southern Utah University (42% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $12,000 more per year than Southern Utah University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,300)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $10,300 lower median federal student loan debt than OIT graduates. ($12,575 vs. $22,875)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than OIT graduates. ($130 vs. $236)
- More OIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Utah University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/