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Western State Colorado University Metropolitan State College of Denver FLC University of Northern Colorado UCCS CU Denver Adams State College Colorado State CU Boulder DU MSU UW| Colorado Mesa University | National American University Colorado Springs | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | National American University-Colorado Springs | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Colorado Springs, CO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | national.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | National American University-Colorado Springs | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $7,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 0% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | National American University-Colorado Springs | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,810 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,021 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Colorado Mesa | National American University-Colorado Springs | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | National American University-Colorado Springs | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $33,565 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $347 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | National American University-Colorado Springs | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | National American University-Colorado Springs | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | - | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | National American University-Colorado Springs | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Mesa University is larger than than National American University-Colorado Springs based on total student enrollment (8,905 students vs. 196 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. National American University-Colorado Springs Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or National American University-Colorado Springs?
- National American University Colorado Springs is 81.6% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mesa for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $8,261.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Colorado Mesa than National American University Colorado Springs ($21,983.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National American University Colorado Springs are 60.4% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($7,182 vs. $11,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Mesa University than National American University Colorado Springs (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Mesa University students is ?% larger than aid received National American University Colorado Springs ($9,209 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa or National American University-Colorado Springs? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National American University-Colorado Springs or Colorado Mesa .
Colorado Mesa vs. National American University-Colorado Springs Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa or National American University-Colorado Springs? 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 National American University-Colorado Springs and Colorado Mesa.
- Graduates from Colorado Mesa University earn on average $500 more per year than National American University-Colorado Springs graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,500)
- Colorado Mesa University students graduate with a $11,815 lower median federal student loan debt than National American University-Colorado Springs graduates. ($21,750 vs. $33,565)
- Colorado Mesa graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than National American University-Colorado Springs graduates. ($224 vs. $347)
- More Colorado Mesa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National American University-Colorado Springs students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/