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University of Utah is one of the flagship higher education institutes in western America.Graduates of the university earn up to 127,000 USD (1.04 crore INR) per annum as average annual salary, reflecting a high return on investment.The university of Southern California has been ranked among the top 20 universities in the USA and among the top 60 universities in the world. The university is one of the best private research universities and is highly selective about its students.
| University of Utah | University of Southern California | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.4 Out of 10 | 5.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 540 QS World University 2026 # 114 Center for World University Rankings 2025 # 201 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 146 QS World University 2026 # 54 Center for World University Rankings 2025 # 72 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 58 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 201 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 176 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 | # 20 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 99 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 26 for Law by US News 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -210 PG Programs -95 Doctorate Programs -72 | UG Programs -142 PG Programs -124 Doctorate Programs -7 |
| Acceptance Rate | 87.0 % | 12.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 PTE-80 SAT-1110 TOEFL-80 | GMAT-690 GRE-306 IELTS-6.5 PTE-68 SAT-1360 TOEFL-100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 27943 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30500 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 12456 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 63468 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 25795 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 39862 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | The University of Utah has maintained a reputable and well-defined placement rate throughout the years. Internships and jobs are available on campus at the University of Utah. Google, Biofire, Overstock, Skullcandy, Salt Lake County, and numerous others are among the top recruiters. Base Salaries by the Degree:
| Graduate Employability Ranking 2023: 59 QS World University Ranking :#134 Average salaries are given below:
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| application requirements | Academic transcripts; 2-3 LORs; SOPs/ Essays; Resume; Standardized test scores; Proof of English language proficiency; Additional requirements as per program (work experience, research proposal, writing samples, etc.) | 3 to 4 years of work experience for some graduate programs; at least 2 letters of recommendation; 2 to 3-page statement of purpose |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Marshall Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.9/10 Read 9 reviews | 7.8/10 Read 37 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Utah | University of Southern California |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1850 | 1880 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
| Male:Female | 53% Male, 47% Female | 48% Male, 52% Female |
| Location Facts | 1,534 acres campus (including the Health Sciences complex, Research Park, and Fort Douglas) located east bank of the Salt Lake Valley, close to the Wasatch Range & approx. 2 miles east of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. | Has two campuses located in Los Angeles: University Park having Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and many professional schools; Health Science campus having Keck School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy and three teaching hospitals. |
| Library | 4 libraries: houses 4,574,050 (print plus electronic) volumes; University libraries also offer technical equipment and software, rare and unique research materials, a café, digital and analog listening stations, a technology lab, scores, books, and music periodicals. | Over 22 campus libraries having – Total Volume: 5,919,656; Title Held: 5,007,597; Serials: 77,299; Physical Media: 172,964, Electronic Media: 122,269; Electronic Books: 1,682,067; Electronic Journals: 172,964; |
| Campus Life | 100+ student clubs & societies; Campus attractions include: Natural History Museum of Utah, Kingsbury Hall, Pioneer Theatre, Red Butte Garden, Utah Museum of Fine Arts; Sports & recreation facilities include: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Ute Field, Jon M. Huntsman Center, Smith’s Ballpark, Ute Natatorium, etc. Events held: Redfest (annual fall concert), Grand Kerfuffle (annual spring campus concerts), Crimson Nights, weekend road trips, etc. | Cultural Communities: Asian Pacific American Student Services, LGBT Resource Center, International Services, etc; Graduate, Undergraduate and Residential Student Governance; Volunteer Center; Trojan Marching Band; Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention Services |
| Hostel | #On campus - $12456 | #Rooms - $12271 #Room and Board - $19931 |
| Famous Alumni | 4 Nobel Prize winners; 22 Rhodes scholars, 2 astronauts, various Pulitzer prize winners, Ed Catmull (co-founder of Pixar, president of Walt Disney Animation Studios & Pixar Animation Studios); John Warnock (co-founder of Adobe Systems Inc.); J. Willard Marriott (founder of Marriott International); E. Gordon Gee (past president of universities including Ohio State, Vanderbilt, Brown & University of Colorado); Robert A. "Bob" McDonald (CEO of Procter & Gamble). | Neil Armstrong (astronaut); George Lucas (creator of Star Wars); Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (former Prime Minister of Pakistan); John Wayne (Academy Award winner); Andrew Viterbi (co-founder of Qualcomm Inc.); Will Ferrell (actor) |
| City Life | Salt Lake City- Capital & most populous city in Utah; industrial banking center of USA; headquarters of the LDS Church; Popular attractions include: Temple Square that includes Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake Tabernacle, LDS Conference Center, etc; Olympic Cauldron Park, Hogle Zoo, Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Golden Spike National Historic Site; Unemployment rate: 2.4% | Los Angeles (LA) is the second most populous city of USA; Hollywood is located here; 841 Museums and art gallaries, California Beaches, Disneyland park, Los Angeles offers various concert halls, regular festivals, and bustling nightlife; Ranked 7th on Global City Index and 9th on Global Economic Power Index; Unemployment rate in December 2022 was 4%; Industries employing maximum number of people are healthcare, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing |
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