College comparison

Southern Utah University vs University of Idaho

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT	University of Idaho Moscow, ID
Acceptance rateUniversity of Idaho is more selective	82%	76%
SAT (25–75)	—	990–1230
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	9,289	7,747
Avg net price	$10,462	$14,831
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Cedar City, UT	Moscow, ID

Quick answers

Is Southern Utah University or University of Idaho harder to get into?

University of Idaho is more selective: Southern Utah University's acceptance rate is approximately 82% and University of Idaho's is approximately 76% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Southern Utah University vs University of Idaho?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Southern Utah University and 990–1230 at University of Idaho. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.