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Brigham Young University vs University of Utah: which has better ROI?

Private nonprofit, Provo UT · vs · Public, Salt Lake City UT

The verdict

Brigham Young University has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $62,256 in 2.3 years versus 3.4 years at University of Utah, on median earnings of $75,790 vs $67,170 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureBrigham Young UniversityUniversity of Utah
Net price / yr$15,564$16,200
Total net cost$62,256$64,800
Median earnings, 10 yrs$75,790$67,170
Median debt$11,069$19,000
Payback2.3 yrs3.4 yrs
20-year net return$486,344$311,400

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.