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Western State Colorado University UVU Metropolitan State College of Denver FLC University of Northern Colorado Utah State University UCCS CU Denver Adams State College Utah Colorado State CU Boulder| Colorado Mesa University | Weber State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | WSU | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 29,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | $10,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $5,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | WSU | ||
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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 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado Mesa | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $155 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 14% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Weber State University is larger than than Colorado Mesa based on total student enrollment (29,914 students vs. 8,905 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or WSU?
- Colorado Mesa University is 51% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($8,261.00 vs. $5,471.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Colorado Mesa than Weber State University ($21,983.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Weber State University than Colorado Mesa ($10,525 vs. $15,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Weber State University are 24.8% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($9,232 vs. $11,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weber State University than Colorado Mesa University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Mesa University students is 57.9% larger than aid received Weber State University ($9,209 vs. $5,831)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Colorado Mesa .
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Colorado Mesa (3.28)
Colorado Mesa vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa or WSU? 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 WSU and Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than Colorado Mesa University (43% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Weber State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Colorado Mesa graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $40,000)
- Weber State University students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,750)
- WSU graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($155 vs. $224)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mesa students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/