Head to head · Utah
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.
| Household income | University of Utah | Utah State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,123 | $12,057 | $1,066 |
| $30–48k | $13,424 | $12,803 | $621 |
| $48–75k | $14,246 | $13,521 | $725 |
| $75–110k | $17,663 | $16,094 | $1,569 |
| Over $110k | $21,533 | $19,169 | $2,364 |
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 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.
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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.
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