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NC State UVA UNC Charlotte Duke Michigan CU Boulder UNCW UT Austin ASU BYU Clemson Florida| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | University of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNC Chapel Hill | Utah | ||
| Location | Chapel Hill, NC | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,234 | 35,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #60 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unc.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNC Chapel Hill | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,019 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,360 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,016 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,140 | $13,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,365 | $12,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 73% |
Admission |
UNC Chapel Hill | Utah | ||
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| Applied | 57,902 | 22,996 | ||
| Admitted | 10,850 | 20,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.3% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNC Chapel Hill | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNC Chapel Hill | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 89% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,100 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,479 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $155 |
Diversity |
UNC Chapel Hill | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNC Chapel Hill | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UNC Chapel Hill | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Utah is larger than than UNC Chapel Hill based on total student enrollment (35,260 students vs. 32,234 students)
UNC Chapel Hill vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNC Chapel Hill or Utah?
- University of Utah is 16.5% more expensive to attend than UNC Chapel Hill for in-state tuition ($8,175.00 vs. $7,019.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at UNC Chapel Hill than University of Utah ($37,360.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill than Utah ($11,140 vs. $13,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 5% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($12,398 vs. $13,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (73% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students is 26.5% larger than aid received University of Utah ($15,365 vs. $12,148)
UNC Chapel Hill vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNC Chapel Hill or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or UNC Chapel Hill .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1343) is 213 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming UNC Chapel Hill students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman UNC Chapel Hill students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than UNC Chapel Hill (18.7%)
UNC Chapel Hill vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill.
- The graduation rate at UNC Chapel Hill is higher than University of Utah (89% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn on average $4,800 more per year than Utah graduates after ten years. ($66,100 vs. $61,300)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $1,479 lower median federal student loan debt than UNC Chapel Hill graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,479)
- Utah graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UNC Chapel Hill graduates. ($155 vs. $170)
- More UNC Chapel Hill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/