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CU Boulder UT Austin Annapolis Cal Poly South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Harvard DU Colorado State UW-Seattle USAFA CU Denver Wisconsin| Colorado School of Mines | United States Military Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado School of Mines | West Point | ||
| Location | Golden, CO | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,403 | 4,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mines.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado School of Mines | West Point | ||
| 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 | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,886 | 12,559 | ||
| Admitted | 6,314 | 1,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1488 | 1220/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado School of Mines | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado School of Mines | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 80% | ||
| 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 | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 23% | ||
| 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 | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Colorado School of Mines | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colorado School of Mines is larger than than West Point based on total student enrollment (7,403 students vs. 4,393 students)
Colorado School of Mines vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado School of Mines or West Point?
- Colorado School of Mines is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($17,520.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Colorado School of Mines than United States Military Academy ($39,600.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado School of Mines than United States Military Academy (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado School of Mines students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($10,614 vs. $0)
Colorado School of Mines vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado School of Mines or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Colorado School of Mines .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Colorado School of Mines (3.84)
- Colorado School of Mines has a higher acceptance rate (58%) than West Point (12%)
Colorado School of Mines vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado School of Mines or West Point? 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 West Point and Colorado School of Mines.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than Colorado School of Mines (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/