- Both Brigham Young University (BYU) and Santa Clara University (SCU) are private.
- BYU is located in Provo, UT and SCU is located in Santa Clara, CA.
- SCU has more expensive tuition of $59,241 than BYU ($6,496).
- BYU has tighter acceptance rate of 52.40% than SCU (53.56%).
- SCU has higher SAT scores of 1,364 than BYU (1,360).
- BYU is larger with 34,464 students than SCU (9,178 students).
Brigham Young University View More Rivals | Santa Clara University View More Rivals | |
| #38 in National Universities #1 in Utah | Rankings | #11 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Provo, UT | Location | Santa Clara, CA |
BYU| Known as | SCU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,496 | Undergraduate | $59,241 |
| $8,096 | Graduate | $25,873 |
| $7,132 | Financial Aid | $26,351 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $73 graduate |
| 52.40% | Acceptance Rate | 53.56% |
| 80.74% | Yield | 17.40% |
| 1,360 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,364 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 34,464 | Total Students | 9,178 |
| 31,411 | Undergraduate | 6,115 |
| 3,053 | Graduate | 3,063 |
| 807 | Online Enrollment | 399 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 78% | Graduation Rate | 88% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 90% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $71,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $85,300 |
| 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: 3,797) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 1,264 Full-time 594 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 585 Full-time 273 Part-time |
| 4,204 Full-time 1,040 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,535 Full-time 308 Part-time |
| $108,083 for Faculties $84,823 Part-time | Average Salary | $121,203 for Faculties $97,916 Part-time |