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CU Boulder CU Denver MSU OSU UCCS Metropolitan State College of Denver UO DU Colorado School of Mines University of Northern Colorado Nebraska UW| Colorado State University Fort Collins | Colorado State University Pueblo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado State | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Location | Fort Collins, CO | Pueblo, CO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,403 | 6,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #359 | #909 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate.edu | colostate-pueblo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado State | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,218 | $6,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,078 | $13,749 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,728 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,926 | $13,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,727 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 97% |
Admission |
Colorado State | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,122 | 1,572 | ||
| Admitted | 30,066 | 1,553 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 40.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 900/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado State | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado State | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,004 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $204 |
Diversity |
Colorado State | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Colorado State | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Colorado State | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado State University Fort Collins is larger than than CSU-Pueblo based on total student enrollment (33,403 students vs. 6,617 students)
Colorado State vs. CSU-Pueblo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado State or CSU-Pueblo?
- Colorado State University Fort Collins is 53.2% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($10,218.00 vs. $6,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.8% higher at Colorado State than Colorado State University Pueblo ($30,078.00 vs. $13,749.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Pueblo than Colorado State ($13,033 vs. $16,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado State University Pueblo are 22.4% lower than costs at Colorado State University Fort Collins ($11,220 vs. $13,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than Colorado State University Fort Collins (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Fort Collins students is 0.7% larger than aid received Colorado State University Pueblo ($10,727 vs. $10,649)
Colorado State vs. CSU-Pueblo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado State or CSU-Pueblo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU-Pueblo or Colorado State .
- The average SAT score at Colorado State University Fort Collins (1145) is 175 points higher than at CSU-Pueblo (970)
- Incoming Colorado State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CSU-Pueblo (21)
- Accepted freshman Colorado State students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at CSU-Pueblo (3.3)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Colorado State (90.8%)
Colorado State vs. CSU-Pueblo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado State or CSU-Pueblo? 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 CSU-Pueblo and Colorado State.
- The graduation rate at Colorado State is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (64% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Colorado State University Fort Collins earn on average $12,800 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $39,000)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $1,254 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado State graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,004)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado State graduates. ($204 vs. $217)
- More Colorado State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU-Pueblo students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/