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CU Boulder UO CU Denver Portland State University MSU Western Washington University UCCS University of Portland DU OIT Washington State UW-Seattle| Colorado State University Fort Collins | Oregon State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado State | OSU | ||
| Location | Fort Collins, CO | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,403 | 34,292 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #359 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado State | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,218 | $10,425 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,078 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,728 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,926 | $21,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,727 | $9,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 88% |
Admission |
Colorado State | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,122 | 25,651 | ||
| Admitted | 30,066 | 21,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado State | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado State | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,004 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $242 |
Diversity |
Colorado State | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Colorado State | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Colorado State | OSU | ||
| 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
- Oregon State University is larger than than Colorado State based on total student enrollment (34,292 students vs. 33,403 students)
Colorado State vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado State or OSU?
- Oregon State University is 2% more expensive to attend than Colorado State for in-state tuition ($10,425.00 vs. $10,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at OSU than Colorado State University Fort Collins ($31,200.00 vs. $30,078.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Fort Collins than OSU ($16,926 vs. $21,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado State University Fort Collins are 3.7% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($13,728 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University than Colorado State University Fort Collins (88% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Fort Collins students is 15.8% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($10,727 vs. $9,260)
Colorado State vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado State or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or Colorado State .
- The average SAT score at Colorado State University Fort Collins (1145) is 32 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming Colorado State students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman Colorado State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at OSU (3.61)
- Colorado State has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than OSU (82.5%)
Colorado State vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado State or OSU? 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 OSU and Colorado State.
- The graduation rate at Colorado State is higher than Oregon State University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Colorado State graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $51,800)
- Colorado State University Fort Collins students graduate with a $2,496 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($21,004 vs. $23,500)
- Colorado State graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($217 vs. $242)
- More Colorado State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/