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DSC Utah Utah State University WSU BYU Snow College Southern Utah University BYU-I ISU NAU UCLA Western Washington University| Utah Valley University | Salt Lake Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UVU | Salt Lake Community College | ||
| Location | Orem, UT | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 43,099 | 26,300 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uvu.edu | slcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UVU | Salt Lake Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,614 | $3,778 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,174 | $13,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,234 | $14,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $6,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,635 | $4,445 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
UVU | Salt Lake Community College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UVU | Salt Lake Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UVU | Salt Lake Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,200 | $8,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $157 | $82 |
Diversity |
UVU | Salt Lake Community College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
UVU | Salt Lake Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UVU | Salt Lake Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than Salt Lake Community College based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 26,300 students)
UVU vs. Salt Lake Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UVU or Salt Lake Community College?
- Utah Valley University is 48.6% more expensive to attend than Salt Lake Community College for in-state tuition ($5,614.00 vs. $3,778.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at UVU than Salt Lake Community College ($17,174.00 vs. $13,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salt Lake Community College than UVU ($6,279 vs. $9,346)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah Valley University are 58.7% lower than costs at Salt Lake Community College ($9,234 vs. $14,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than Salt Lake Community College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salt Lake Community College students is 22.3% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($4,445 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, UVU or Salt Lake Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salt Lake Community College or UVU .
UVU vs. Salt Lake Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UVU or Salt Lake Community College? 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 Salt Lake Community College and UVU.
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Salt Lake Community College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $42,000)
- Salt Lake Community College students graduate with a $7,200 lower median federal student loan debt than UVU graduates. ($8,000 vs. $15,200)
- Salt Lake Community College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than UVU graduates. ($82 vs. $157)
- More UVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salt Lake Community College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/