College Comparison Worksheet

This is meant to be a tool in your college selection process; it is intended to be used in stages.
The first page can be used for your initial survey of schools. Information can be filled in as you discover it by looking at websites, talking to admission
representatives, and visiting the school. There are blanks in each area so that you can compare things that are important to you.
There is no correct way to use this worksheet; utilize it in a way that is helpful and meaningful to you.
University of Utah Harvard Stanford
School Name
November 1 (Honors Priority Application November 1 (early action) but January 1 (regular decision)
Deadlines deadline) recommended by October 15
Admission Requirements

ACT or SAT ACT or SAT ACT or SAT

Tests Required
23 34 34
Average ACT / SAT
None
Special Requirements
January 15 Mid-December Late March
Notification

Very close Very far Moderate distance

Distance from Home
Size / Location

Undergraduate: 23,789 Undergraduate: 6,700 Undergraduate: 7,034

Enrollment
Urban Urban Urban
Urban / Suburban / Rural

$9,166 $46,340 $44,757

Tuition
$9,936 $17,000 $13,631
Room / Board
$1,232 $4,080 $1,425
Expenses

Fees / Books
$3,690 $5,000 $2,550
Miscellaneous Costs

$25,000 $67,580 $60,000

Estimated Cost of Attendance
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School Name
Yes Yes Yes
Your Major Offered
Special Requirements
Academics

Special Features
16:1 7:1 4:1
Student Faculty Ratio
Typical Class Size

Public Private Private

Public / Private
Environment

Coed no religious affiliation Coed Coed

Religious / Co-ed

Yes Yes Yes

Clubs / Organizations
Yes Yes Yes
Greek Life
Activities

Yes Yes Yes

Athletics / Intramurals
Yes Yes Yes
Recreational Facilities

Almost 80% commute Must live on campus (98% do) Live on campus
Residence Requirements
Yes Very high Yes
Availability
Housing

Types
Included Included Included
Food Plans

March 1 November 1 February 15

Deadline
Financial Aid

Required Forms
Yes Yes Yes
Scholarships Offered
Scholarships
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