- Both Utah Valley University (UVU) and California State University-Bakersfield (CSU Bakersfield) are public.
- UVU is located in Orem, UT and CSU Bakersfield is located in Bakersfield, CA.
- CSU Bakersfield has more expensive tuition of $19,576 than UVU ($17,830).
- UVU is larger with 43,099 students than CSU Bakersfield (9,613 students).
Utah Valley University View More Rivals | California State University-Bakersfield View More Rivals | |
| #7 in Utah | Rankings | #65 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Orem, UT | Location | Bakersfield, CA |
UVU| Known as | CSU Bakersfield | |
| Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,270 Utah residents $17,830 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,696 California residents $19,576 out-of-state |
| $9,713 Utah residents $22,943 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,130 California residents $18,634 out-of-state |
| $3,915 | Financial Aid | $9,655 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 61.12% | |
| Yield | 26.45% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 43,099 | Total Students | 9,613 |
| 42,296 | Undergraduate | 8,188 |
| 803 | Graduate | 1,425 |
| 7,219 | Online Enrollment | 1,893 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 39% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $50,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 500) $9,000 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 25 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 753 Full-time 722 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 347 Full-time 317 Part-time |
| 2,154 Full-time 1,707 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 939 Full-time 356 Part-time |
| $77,805 for Faculties $57,583 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,232 for Faculties $71,774 Part-time |