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CU Boulder UNCW CU Denver ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte MSU UNC Chapel Hill OSU JMU| Colorado State University Fort Collins | Appalachian State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado State | ASU | ||
| Location | Fort Collins, CO | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 33,403 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #359 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado State | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,218 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,078 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,728 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,926 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,727 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 47% |
Admission |
Colorado State | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,122 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 30,066 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado State | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado State | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,004 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $211 |
Diversity |
Colorado State | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Colorado State | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Colorado State | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado State University Fort Collins is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (33,403 students vs. 20,436 students)
Colorado State vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado State or ASU?
- Colorado State University Fort Collins is 140.9% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($10,218.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at Colorado State than Appalachian State University ($30,078.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Colorado State ($13,084 vs. $16,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 18.5% lower than costs at Colorado State University Fort Collins ($11,582 vs. $13,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Fort Collins than Appalachian State University (74% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Fort Collins students is 44.1% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($10,727 vs. $7,443)
Colorado State vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado State or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Colorado State .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 12 points higher than at Colorado State (1145)
- Incoming ASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Colorado State (25)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Colorado State (3.68)
- Colorado State has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than ASU (83.1%)
Colorado State vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado State or ASU? 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 ASU and Colorado State.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Colorado State University Fort Collins (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Colorado State University Fort Collins earn on average $10,200 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $504 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,004)
- ASU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado State graduates. ($211 vs. $217)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado State students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/