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Overview |
Snow College | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Ephraim, UT | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,997 | 14,330 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #857 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snow.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Snow College | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,796 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,746 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,050 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,576 | $12,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,175 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 99% |
Admission |
Snow College | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 18,570 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,571 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 8, 2023 |
Academics |
Snow College | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Snow College | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $5,750 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $59 | $130 |
Diversity |
Snow College | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Snow College | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Snow College | 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 Snow College based on total student enrollment (14,330 students vs. 5,997 students)
Snow College vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Snow College or Southern Utah University?
- Southern Utah University is 58.2% more expensive to attend than Snow College for in-state tuition ($6,006.00 vs. $3,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at Southern Utah University than Snow College ($19,822.00 vs. $13,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Snow College than Southern Utah University ($8,576 vs. $12,681)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Snow College are 66.7% lower than costs at Southern Utah University ($5,050 vs. $8,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Utah University than Snow College (99% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Utah University students is 124.4% larger than aid received Snow College ($9,369 vs. $4,175)
Which college is harder to get into, Snow College 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 Snow College .
- Accepted freshman Southern Utah University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Snow College (3.4)
Snow College vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Snow College 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 Snow College.
- Graduates from Southern Utah University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Snow College graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $37,100)
- Snow College students graduate with a $6,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Utah University graduates. ($5,750 vs. $12,575)
- Snow College graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Utah University graduates. ($59 vs. $130)
- More Southern Utah University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Snow College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/