- Brigham Young University (BYU) is a private school while University of Utah (The U) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Utah.
- The U has more expensive tuition of $29,837 than BYU ($6,496).
- BYU has tighter acceptance rate of 52.40% than The U (66.15%).
- BYU has higher SAT scores of 1,360 than The U (1,300).
- The U is larger with 34,734 students than BYU (34,464 students).
Brigham Young University View More Rivals | University of Utah View More Rivals | |
| #38 in National Universities #1 in Utah | Rankings | #69 in National Universities #2 in Utah |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Provo, UT | Location | Salt Lake City, UT |
BYU| Known as | The U | |
| 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 | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,496 | Undergraduate | $9,315 Utah residents $29,837 out-of-state |
| $8,096 | Graduate | $8,448 Utah residents $27,056 out-of-state |
| $7,132 | Financial Aid | $6,313 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 52.40% | Acceptance Rate | 66.15% |
| 80.74% | Yield | 27.80% |
| 1,360 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 34,464 | Total Students | 34,734 |
| 31,411 | Undergraduate | 26,355 |
| 3,053 | Graduate | 8,379 |
| 807 | Online Enrollment | 2,431 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 78% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 90% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $71,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,500 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and 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: 6,770) $6,417 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,020 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,264 Full-time 594 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,329 Full-time 143 Part-time |
| 4,204 Full-time 1,040 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 12,895 Full-time 1,360 Part-time |
| $108,083 for Faculties $84,823 Part-time | Average Salary | $102,141 for Faculties $67,449 Part-time |