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UT Dallas Texas A&M UTSA Michigan CU Boulder SMU UT Arlington Florida Rice Purdue UW-Seattle UH| The University of Texas at Austin | University of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Austin | Utah | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,082 | 35,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #105 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utexas.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Austin | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,678 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,136 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,036 | $13,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,060 | $12,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 73% |
Admission |
UT Austin | Utah | ||
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| Applied | 66,109 | 22,996 | ||
| Admitted | 19,253 | 20,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.1% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1490 | 1180/1398 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UT Austin | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Austin | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,600 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $155 |
Diversity |
UT Austin | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UT Austin | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UT Austin | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (53,082 students vs. 35,260 students)
UT Austin vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Austin or Utah?
- The University of Texas at Austin is 42.9% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($11,678.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at UT Austin than University of Utah ($42,778.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than UT Austin ($13,341 vs. $18,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 14% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Austin ($12,398 vs. $14,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than The University of Texas at Austin (73% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Utah students is 0.7% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($12,148 vs. $12,060)
UT Austin vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Austin or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or UT Austin .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 167 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming UT Austin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman UT Austin students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than UT Austin (29.1%)
UT Austin vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Austin or Utah? 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 Utah and UT Austin.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than University of Utah (81% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $7,300 more per year than Utah graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $61,300)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,250)
- Utah graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($155 vs. $230)
- More UT Austin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/