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CU Boulder UT Austin Cal Poly South Dakota School of Mines and Technology DU Colorado State Western State Colorado University UW-Seattle CU Denver Wisconsin USAFA Illinois| Colorado School of Mines | Fort Lewis College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado School of Mines | FLC | ||
| Location | Golden, CO | Durango, CO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,403 | 3,400 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | #818 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mines.edu | fortlewis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado School of Mines | FLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,520 | $7,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,600 | $17,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,110 | $12,554 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,425 | $15,685 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,614 | $14,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Colorado School of Mines | FLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,886 | 4,942 | ||
| Admitted | 6,314 | 4,496 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1488 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado School of Mines | FLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado School of Mines | FLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Colorado School of Mines | FLC | ||
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| % Men | 69% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 25% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Colorado School of Mines | FLC | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Colorado School of Mines | FLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado School of Mines is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (7,403 students vs. 3,400 students)
Colorado School of Mines vs. FLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado School of Mines or FLC?
- Colorado School of Mines is 143.3% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($17,520.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.6% higher at Colorado School of Mines than Fort Lewis College ($39,600.00 vs. $17,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Lewis College than Colorado School of Mines ($15,685 vs. $29,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Lewis College are 28.3% lower than costs at Colorado School of Mines ($12,554 vs. $16,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado School of Mines than Fort Lewis College (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 33.9% larger than aid received Colorado School of Mines ($14,215 vs. $10,614)
Colorado School of Mines vs. FLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado School of Mines or FLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FLC or Colorado School of Mines .
- The average SAT score at Colorado School of Mines (1339) is 327 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming Colorado School of Mines students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at FLC (22)
- Accepted freshman Colorado School of Mines students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Colorado School of Mines (58%)
Colorado School of Mines vs. FLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado School of Mines or FLC? 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 FLC and Colorado School of Mines.
- The graduation rate at Colorado School of Mines is higher than Fort Lewis College (70% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Colorado School of Mines earn on average $51,500 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado School of Mines graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- FLC graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado School of Mines graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Colorado School of Mines graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FLC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/