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University of Utah vs Utah State University

Utah State University costs less than University of Utah at every income band federal data covers — between $621 and $2,364 less per year, depending on what you earn.

What each actually costs, by household income

Household incomeUniversity of UtahUtah State UniversityDifference
Under $30k$13,123$12,057$1,066 · Utah State University
$30–48k$13,424$12,803$621 · Utah State University
$48–75k$14,246$13,521$725 · Utah State University
$75–110k$17,663$16,094$1,569 · Utah State University
Over $110k$21,533$19,169$2,364 · Utah State University

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.

Four years, at $75–110k

University of Utah$74,450
Utah State University$67,836
Difference over four years$6,613

Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.

Getting in

Published acceptance rate86% · 92%
Average SAT1257 · 1187

Listed University of Utah 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.

After graduation — federal data

Median earnings, 10 yrs out$67,170 · $54,022
Graduate in four years37% · 31%
Typical graduate's own federal debt$19,000 · $14,340

Again University of Utah 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.
College Compass runs both schools against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — admit odds with the math shown, merit likelihood, and what four years would really cost you. First three schools free.

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