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CU Boulder CU Denver Kentucky MSU OSU UCCS UO DU Colorado School of Mines WKU University of Northern Colorado Nebraska| Colorado State University Fort Collins | University of Louisville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado State | Louisville | ||
| Location | Fort Collins, CO | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,403 | 22,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #359 | #382 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado State | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,218 | $12,324 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,078 | $28,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,728 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,926 | $19,327 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,727 | $12,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 97% |
Admission |
Colorado State | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,122 | 15,462 | ||
| Admitted | 30,066 | 12,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado State | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado State | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,004 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $203 |
Diversity |
Colorado State | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Colorado State | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Colorado State | Louisville | ||
| 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 Louisville based on total student enrollment (33,403 students vs. 22,017 students)
Colorado State vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado State or Louisville?
- University of Louisville is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Colorado State for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $10,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Colorado State than University of Louisville ($30,078.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Fort Collins than Louisville ($16,926 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 28.7% lower than costs at Colorado State University Fort Collins ($10,668 vs. $13,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Colorado State University Fort Collins (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 13.9% larger than aid received Colorado State University Fort Collins ($12,216 vs. $10,727)
Colorado State vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado State or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or Colorado State .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 14 points higher than at Colorado State (1145)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Colorado State (25)
- Accepted freshman Colorado State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Colorado State has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Colorado State vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado State or Louisville? 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 Louisville and Colorado State.
- The graduation rate at Colorado State is higher than University of Louisville (64% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Colorado State University Fort Collins earn on average $6,600 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $1,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado State graduates. ($19,656 vs. $21,004)
- Louisville graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado State graduates. ($203 vs. $217)
- More Colorado State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/