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Overview |
UH | Utah State University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Logan, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 46,700 | 27,943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uh.edu | usu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UH | Utah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,685 | $8,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,877 | $23,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,418 | $8,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $14,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,457 | $9,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 89% |
Admission |
UH | Utah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,783 | 16,069 | ||
| Admitted | 19,728 | 15,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1330 | 1050/1300 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
UH | Utah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UH | Utah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $13,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $140 |
Diversity |
UH | Utah State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UH | Utah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 28% | ||
Campus |
UH | Utah State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than Utah State University based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 27,943 students)
UH vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UH or Utah State University?
- University of Houston is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Utah State University for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $8,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Utah State University than University of Houston ($23,884.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than Utah State University ($14,056 vs. $14,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 26.6% lower than costs at University of Houston ($8,232 vs. $10,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah State University than University of Houston (89% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 16.8% larger than aid received Utah State University ($11,457 vs. $9,808)
UH vs. Utah State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UH or Utah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah State University or UH .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 70 points higher than at Utah State University (1084)
- Incoming UH students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Utah State University (24)
- Accepted freshman Utah State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UH (3.46)
- Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than UH (66.2%)
UH vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UH or Utah State 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 Utah State University and UH.
- The graduation rate at Utah State University is higher than University of Houston (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $10,400 more per year than Utah State University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $48,600)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $6,140 lower median federal student loan debt than UH graduates. ($13,610 vs. $19,750)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than UH graduates. ($140 vs. $204)
- More Utah State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/