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Overview |
Colorado Mountain College | MWSU | ||
| Location | Glenwood Springs, CO | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,673 | 3,817 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradomtn.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mountain College | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,700 | $6,985 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,240 | $14,685 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $10,975 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,071 | $12,764 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,642 | $8,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 95% |
Admission |
Colorado Mountain College | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Colorado Mountain College | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mountain College | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,750 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $225 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mountain College | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Colorado Mountain College | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mountain College | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Mountain College is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (5,673 students vs. 3,817 students)
Colorado Mountain College vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mountain College or MWSU?
- Missouri Western State University is 45.5% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mountain College for in-state tuition ($6,985.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at MWSU than Colorado Mountain College ($14,685.00 vs. $12,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Mountain College than MWSU ($6,071 vs. $12,764)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 10.4% lower than costs at Colorado Mountain College ($10,975 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Colorado Mountain College (95% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 28% larger than aid received Colorado Mountain College ($8,500 vs. $6,642)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mountain College or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Colorado Mountain College .
Colorado Mountain College vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mountain College or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Colorado Mountain College.
- Graduates from Missouri Western State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Colorado Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $34,700)
- Colorado Mountain College students graduate with a $13,068 lower median federal student loan debt than MWSU graduates. ($8,750 vs. $21,818)
- Colorado Mountain College graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than MWSU graduates. ($90 vs. $225)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mountain College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/