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U of A CU Boulder UC Riverside San Diego State UB BYU UCI ISU GCU NAU Utah State University USF Main Campus| University of Utah | Arizona State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Utah | ASU | ||
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT | Tempe, AZ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,260 | 79,593 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #384 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utah.edu | asu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utah | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,175 | $11,308 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,697 | $31,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,398 | $16,091 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,341 | $16,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,148 | $11,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 89% |
Admission |
Utah | ASU | ||
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| Applied | 22,996 | 68,840 | ||
| Admitted | 20,046 | 62,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.2% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1398 | 1100/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Utah | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utah | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,278 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $209 |
Diversity |
Utah | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Utah | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Utah | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (79,593 students vs. 35,260 students)
Utah vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utah or ASU?
- Arizona State University is 38.3% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($11,308.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at ASU than University of Utah ($31,450.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than ASU ($13,341 vs. $16,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 29.8% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($12,398 vs. $16,091)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arizona State University than University of Utah (89% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Utah students is 1.3% larger than aid received Arizona State University ($12,148 vs. $11,992)
Utah vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utah or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Utah .
- The average SAT score at Arizona State University (1158) is 28 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming ASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman Utah students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at ASU (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Utah (87.2%)
Utah vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utah or ASU? 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 ASU and Utah.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than University of Utah (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $8,700 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $52,600)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $5,278 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,278)
- Utah graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($155 vs. $209)
- More Utah graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/