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Overview |
UVU | WSU | Utah | |
| Location | Orem, UT | Ogden, UT | Salt Lake City, UT | |
| Setting | Small City | Small City | Midsize City | |
| Enrollment | 44,651 | 30,536 | 35,260 | |
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | |
| National Ranking | #240 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | Non-profit | |
| Website | uvu.edu | weber.edu | utah.edu | |
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Costs |
UVU | WSU | Utah | |
| Tuition (In State) | $5,614 | $5,471 | $8,175 | |
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,174 | $16,164 | $28,697 | |
| Room & Board | $9,234 | $9,232 | $12,398 | |
| Avg Net Price | $8,650 | $11,572 | $13,341 | |
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,835 | $5,456 | $12,148 | |
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 83% | 73% |
Admission |
UVU | WSU | Utah | |
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| Applied | - | - | 22,996 | |
| Admitted | - | - | 20,046 | |
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | 87.2% | |
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | 27.7% | |
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.36 | 3.64 | |
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | B+ | |
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | Difficult | |
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1398 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UVU | WSU | Utah | |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 20:1 | 18:1 | |
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Outcomes |
UVU | WSU | Utah | |
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 43% | 55% | |
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $48,700 | $61,300 | |
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 65% | 72% | |
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,200 | $15,000 | $15,000 | |
| Median Loan Payment | $157 | $155 | $155 |
Diversity |
UVU | WSU | Utah | |
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | 12% | |
| % Women | 1% | 2% | 12% | |
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | Medium | |
| HBCU | No | No | No | |
| % White | 75% | 67% | 70% | |
| % Black | 1% | 2% | 1% | |
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | 11% | |
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | 0% | |
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | 1% | |
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | 4% | |
| % International | 2% | 2% | 6% | |
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 14% | 1% |
Students |
UVU | WSU | Utah | |
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| % In-State | 75% | 86% | 57% | |
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 10% | 36% | |
Campus |
UVU | WSU | Utah | |
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | No | |
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (44,651 students vs. 30,536 students)
UVU vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UVU or WSU?
- Utah Valley University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($5,614.00 vs. $5,471.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at UVU than Weber State University ($17,174.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah Valley University than WSU ($8,650 vs. $11,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Weber State University are 0% lower than costs at Utah Valley University ($9,232 vs. $9,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than Weber State University (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Weber State University students is 42.3% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($5,456 vs. $3,835)
Which college is harder to get into, UVU or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or UVU .
- Accepted freshman UVU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at WSU (3.36)
UVU vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UVU or WSU? 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 WSU and UVU.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than Utah Valley University (43% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $600 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $48,700)
- Weber State University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than UVU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $15,200)
- WSU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UVU graduates. ($155 vs. $157)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/