Head to head · Utah
Which of these costs less depends on what you earn. At $48–75k and below, Brigham Young University is the cheaper of the two; from $75–110k up, Utah State University is. Sticker price shows none of this.
| Household income | Brigham Young University | Utah State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,444 | $12,057 | $1,613 |
| $30–48k | $10,112 | $12,803 | $2,691 |
| $48–75k | $13,062 | $13,521 | $459 |
| $75–110k | $16,378 | $16,094 | $284 |
| Over $110k | $20,542 | $19,169 | $1,373 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Brigham Young University first, then Utah State University. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Brigham Young University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
Brigham Young University — every income band · Utah State University — every income band · All Utah public colleges