| Southern Utah vs. MSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#5 in Federal Region VIII Universities #5 in Utah Colleges | Rankings* | #232 in National Universities #1 in Montana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,770 Utah Residents $20,586 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,083 Montana Residents $31,337 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,338 Utah Residents $24,548 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,313 Montana Residents $24,863 Out-of-State |
| More$9,027 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,742 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier83.85% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter73.33% |
| Lower13.87% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable17.77% |
| High School GPA English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller14,330 | Total Enrollment | Larger16,681 |
| Smaller12,649 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger14,625 |
| Smaller1,681 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,056 |
| Larger3,962 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,074 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher57% | Graduate Rate | Lower56% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 977) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,378) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty22 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 448 | Number of faculties | 1,221 |
| Lower$70,321 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$77,786 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.