- Both Brigham Young University (BYU) and Gonzaga University are private.
- BYU is located in Provo, UT and Gonzaga University is located in Spokane, WA.
- Gonzaga University has more expensive tuition of $53,500 than BYU ($6,496).
- BYU has tighter acceptance rate of 52.40% than Gonzaga University (64.85%).
- BYU has higher SAT scores of 1,360 than Gonzaga University (1,320).
- BYU is larger with 34,464 students than Gonzaga University (7,253 students).
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| #38 in National Universities #1 in Utah | Rankings | #3 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Provo, UT | Location | Spokane, WA |
BYU| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,496 | Undergraduate | $53,500 |
| $8,096 | Graduate | $20,244 |
| $7,132 | Financial Aid | $26,635 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 52.40% | Acceptance Rate | 64.85% |
| 80.74% | Yield | 25.46% |
| 1,360 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 34,464 | Total Students | 7,253 |
| 31,411 | Undergraduate | 5,084 |
| 3,053 | Graduate | 2,169 |
| 807 | Online Enrollment | 656 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 78% | Graduation Rate | 88% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $71,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,697) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,004) $7,234 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $6,860 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 1,264 Full-time 594 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 445 Full-time 296 Part-time |
| 4,204 Full-time 1,040 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,286 Full-time 321 Part-time |
| $108,083 for Faculties $84,823 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,387 for Faculties $71,366 Part-time |