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CU Boulder CU Denver MSU OSU UCCS UO DU Colorado School of Mines UVU University of Northern Colorado Nebraska UW| Colorado State University Fort Collins | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado State | DSC | ||
| Location | Fort Collins, CO | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,403 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #359 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado State | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,218 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,078 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,728 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,926 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,727 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 96% |
Admission |
Colorado State | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,122 | - | ||
| Admitted | 30,066 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado State | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado State | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,004 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $171 |
Diversity |
Colorado State | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Colorado State | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Colorado State | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado State University Fort Collins is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (33,403 students vs. 12,556 students)
Colorado State vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado State or DSC?
- Colorado State University Fort Collins is 94% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($10,218.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.7% higher at Colorado State than Dixie State College of Utah ($30,078.00 vs. $16,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dixie State College of Utah than Colorado State ($14,589 vs. $16,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 85.9% lower than costs at Colorado State University Fort Collins ($7,384 vs. $13,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dixie State College of Utah than Colorado State University Fort Collins (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Fort Collins students is 54.4% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($10,727 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado State or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Colorado State .
- Accepted freshman Colorado State students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at DSC (3.4)
Colorado State vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado State or DSC? 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 DSC and Colorado State.
- Graduates from Colorado State University Fort Collins earn on average $12,200 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $39,600)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado State graduates. ($16,625 vs. $21,004)
- DSC graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado State graduates. ($171 vs. $217)
- More Colorado State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/