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

Private nonprofit, Provo UT · vs · Public, Orem UT

The verdict

Utah Valley University has the better ROI: it clears its 2-year net cost of $12,752 in 1.8 years versus 2.3 years at Brigham Young University, on median earnings of $55,486 vs $75,790 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureBrigham Young UniversityUtah Valley University
Net price / yr$15,564$6,376
Total net cost$62,256$12,752
Median earnings, 10 yrs$75,790$55,486
Median debt$11,069$14,750
Payback2.3 yrs1.8 yrs
20-year net return$486,344$129,768

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