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Tarleton UNT SHSU Western State Colorado University MSU Metropolitan State College of Denver FLC Texas A&M University of Northern Colorado UT Arlington Lamar University UCCS| Colorado Mesa University | Texas A&M University Commerce | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,995 | 12,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #856 | #909 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,592 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,192 | $17,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,760 | $9,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,076 | $11,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,698 | $11,573 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,631 | 8,231 | ||
| Admitted | 8,653 | 7,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Colorado Mesa | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $212 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than Colorado Mesa based on total student enrollment (12,013 students vs. 8,995 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or A&M Commerce?
- Colorado Mesa University is 79.4% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($8,592.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Colorado Mesa than Texas A&M University Commerce ($23,192.00 vs. $17,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than Colorado Mesa ($11,902 vs. $15,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Commerce are 19.9% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($9,808 vs. $11,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than Colorado Mesa University (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 50.3% larger than aid received Colorado Mesa University ($11,573 vs. $7,698)
Colorado Mesa vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or Colorado Mesa .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Commerce (980) is 28 points higher than at Colorado Mesa (952)
- Incoming A&M Commerce students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Colorado Mesa (20)
- Accepted freshman A&M Commerce students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Colorado Mesa (3.28)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Colorado Mesa (81.4%)
Colorado Mesa vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at A&M Commerce is higher than Colorado Mesa University (37% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Commerce earn on average $1,200 more per year than Colorado Mesa graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,000)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($20,514 vs. $21,750)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($212 vs. $224)
- More Colorado Mesa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/