Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Phoenix-Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Western Governors University | Salt Lake City, UT | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences | Draper, UT | Private (for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Midwives College of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $9,552 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | $6,496 | 66.67% | 78% | 21:1 | 34,464 |
| University of Phoenix-Utah | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Western Governors University | $8,300 | - | 48% | 42:1 | 156,935 |
| Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences | $20,780 | 97.42% | 70% | 23:1 | 2,304 |
| Midwives College of Utah | $8,256 | 42.86% | - | 5:1 | 282 |
| Average | $9,552 | - | 0.00% | 8.00:1 | 34 |