University of Utah (The U) vs. University of Southern California (USC)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Pacific-12 Conference

  • University of Utah (The U) is a public school while University of Southern California (USC) is a private school.
  • The U is located in Salt Lake City, UT and USC is located in Los Angeles, CA.
  • USC has more expensive tuition of $68,237 than The U ($29,837).
  • USC has tighter acceptance rate of 15.95% than The U (66.15%).
  • USC has higher SAT scores of 1,520 than The U (1,300).
  • USC is larger with 48,945 students than The U (34,734 students).
University of Utah

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#69 in National Universities
#2 in Utah
Rankings#23 in National Universities
#4 in California
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Salt Lake City, UTLocationLos Angeles, CA
The UKnown asUSC
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$9,315 Utah residents
$29,837 out-of-state
Undergraduate$68,237
$8,448 Utah residents
$27,056 out-of-state
Graduate$68,128
$6,313Financial Aid$43,570
Admission
$55 undergraduate
$55 graduate
Application Fee$85 undergraduate
$90 graduate
66.15%Acceptance Rate15.95%
27.80%Yield37.14%
1,300 SAT, 25 ACTTest Scores1,520 SAT, 34 ACT
Student Population
34,734Total Students48,945
26,355Undergraduate20,699
8,379Graduate28,246
2,431Online Enrollment6,276
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
64%Graduation Rate92%
Transfer-out Rate
85%Retention Rate97%
$63,500Average Earning after Graduation$88,800
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,770)
$6,417 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,500)
$10,506 average annual costs
✔ (21 meals per week)
$5,020 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
2,329 Full-time
143 Part-time
Number of Faculties2,403 Full-time
1,305 Part-time
12,895 Full-time
1,360 Part-time
Number of Staffs14,295 Full-time
2,353 Part-time
$102,141 for Faculties
$67,449 Part-time
Average Salary$142,538 for Faculties
$88,866 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023