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CU Boulder Annapolis UT Austin Cal Poly South Dakota School of Mines and Technology DU Colorado State UW-Seattle West Point CU Denver Wisconsin Illinois| Colorado School of Mines | United States Air Force Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado School of Mines | USAFA | ||
| Location | Golden, CO | USAFA, Colorado | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,403 | 4,085 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mines.edu | usafa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado School of Mines | USAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,520 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,600 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,110 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,425 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,614 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Colorado School of Mines | USAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,886 | 8,353 | ||
| Admitted | 6,314 | 1,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 16.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 77.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1488 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado School of Mines | USAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado School of Mines | USAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Colorado School of Mines | USAFA | ||
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| % Men | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Colorado School of Mines | USAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 5% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 93% | ||
Campus |
Colorado School of Mines | USAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado School of Mines is larger than than USAFA based on total student enrollment (7,403 students vs. 4,085 students)
Colorado School of Mines vs. USAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado School of Mines or USAFA?
- Colorado School of Mines is ?% more expensive to attend than USAFA for in-state tuition ($17,520.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Colorado School of Mines than United States Air Force Academy ($39,600.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado School of Mines than United States Air Force Academy (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado School of Mines students is ?% larger than aid received United States Air Force Academy ($10,614 vs. $0)
Colorado School of Mines vs. USAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado School of Mines or USAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAFA or Colorado School of Mines .
- Accepted freshman Colorado School of Mines students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at USAFA (3.81)
- Colorado School of Mines has a higher acceptance rate (58%) than USAFA (16.2%)
Colorado School of Mines vs. USAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado School of Mines or USAFA? 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 USAFA and Colorado School of Mines.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/