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CU Boulder UT Austin Cal Poly South Dakota School of Mines and Technology DU Colorado State CU Denver UW-Seattle Wisconsin USAFA Illinois Michigan| Colorado School of Mines | Regis University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado School of Mines | Regis | ||
| Location | Golden, CO | Denver, CO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,599 | 4,631 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | #256 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mines.edu | regis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado School of Mines | Regis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,390 | $41,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,580 | $41,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,820 | $14,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,785 | $25,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,204 | $30,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Colorado School of Mines | Regis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,821 | 4,997 | ||
| Admitted | 5,864 | 4,361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1470 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Colorado School of Mines | Regis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado School of Mines | Regis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $57,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,916 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $236 |
Diversity |
Colorado School of Mines | Regis | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Colorado School of Mines | Regis | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Colorado School of Mines | Regis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado School of Mines is larger than than Regis based on total student enrollment (7,599 students vs. 4,631 students)
Colorado School of Mines vs. Regis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado School of Mines or Regis?
- Regis University is 128.3% more expensive to attend than Colorado School of Mines for in-state tuition ($41,990.00 vs. $18,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Regis than Colorado School of Mines ($41,990.00 vs. $41,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Regis University than Colorado School of Mines ($25,062 vs. $29,785)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regis University are 15.1% lower than costs at Colorado School of Mines ($14,618 vs. $16,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regis University than Colorado School of Mines (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regis University students is 172.4% larger than aid received Colorado School of Mines ($30,517 vs. $11,204)
Colorado School of Mines vs. Regis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado School of Mines or Regis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regis or Colorado School of Mines .
- The average SAT score at Colorado School of Mines (1339) is 247 points higher than at Regis (1092)
- Incoming Colorado School of Mines students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Regis (24)
- Accepted freshman Colorado School of Mines students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Regis (3.68)
- Regis has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Colorado School of Mines (59.7%)
Colorado School of Mines vs. Regis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado School of Mines or Regis? 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 Regis and Colorado School of Mines.
- The graduation rate at Colorado School of Mines is higher than Regis University (70% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Colorado School of Mines earn on average $32,600 more per year than Regis graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $57,900)
- Regis University students graduate with a $3,084 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado School of Mines graduates. ($22,916 vs. $26,000)
- Regis graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado School of Mines graduates. ($236 vs. $268)
- More Colorado School of Mines graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regis students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/