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CU Boulder CU Denver Colorado State Colorado School of Mines AU USD Gonzaga Creighton University Elon Loyola Marymount Chapman UO| Colorado College | University of Denver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado College | DU | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Denver, CO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 13,734 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #82 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | du.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | DU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $55,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $55,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $15,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $42,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $30,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 99% |
Admission |
Colorado College | DU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 19,342 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 15,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 77.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1220/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado College | DU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | DU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $63,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $245 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | DU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Colorado College | DU | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | DU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Denver is larger than than Colorado College based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 2,203 students)
Colorado College vs. DU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or DU?
- Colorado College is 16.8% more expensive to attend than DU for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $55,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Colorado College than University of Denver ($64,554.00 vs. $55,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado College than DU ($33,178 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado College are 7.6% lower than costs at University of Denver ($14,376 vs. $15,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Denver than Colorado College (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 49.1% larger than aid received University of Denver ($46,160 vs. $30,954)
Colorado College vs. DU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or DU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DU or Colorado College .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at DU (3.72)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. DU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado College or DU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between DU and Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than University of Denver (88% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $17,400 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $46,000)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $3,199 lower median federal student loan debt than DU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,699)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than DU graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/