- Western Governors University (WGU) is a private school while Southern Utah University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Utah.
- Southern Utah University has more expensive tuition of $20,586 than WGU ($8,300).
- WGU is larger with 156,935 students than Southern Utah University (14,330 students).
| Western Governors University View More Rivals | Southern Utah University View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Utah | Rankings | #5 in Utah |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Salt Lake City, UT | Location | Cedar City, UT |
WGU| Known as | | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,300 | Undergraduate | $6,770 Utah residents $20,586 out-of-state |
| $8,856 | Graduate | $8,338 Utah residents $24,548 out-of-state |
| $4,359 | Financial Aid | $9,027 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.80% | |
| Yield | 21.38% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 156,935 | Total Students | 14,330 |
| 112,807 | Undergraduate | 12,649 |
| 44,128 | Graduate | 1,681 |
| 156,935 | Online Enrollment | 3,962 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 48% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 65% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $48,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 977) $4,038 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,378 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 42 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 3,093 Full-time 1,016 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 339 Full-time 109 Part-time |
| 6,022 Full-time 1,103 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 877 Full-time 321 Part-time |
| $51,239 for Faculties $73,154 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,846 for Faculties $58,869 Part-time |