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Overview |
Colorado State | UW | ||
| Location | Fort Collins, CO | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 33,403 | 11,100 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #359 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado State | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,218 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,078 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,728 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,926 | $12,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,727 | $8,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 94% |
Admission |
Colorado State | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,122 | 5,797 | ||
| Admitted | 30,066 | 5,564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado State | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado State | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,004 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $191 |
Diversity |
Colorado State | UW | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Colorado State | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Colorado State | UW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colorado State University Fort Collins is larger than than UW based on total student enrollment (33,403 students vs. 11,100 students)
Colorado State vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado State or UW?
- Colorado State University Fort Collins is 112.9% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($10,218.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at Colorado State than University of Wyoming ($30,078.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than Colorado State ($12,819 vs. $16,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wyoming are 18.2% lower than costs at Colorado State University Fort Collins ($11,610 vs. $13,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wyoming than Colorado State University Fort Collins (94% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Fort Collins students is 20% larger than aid received University of Wyoming ($10,727 vs. $8,942)
Colorado State vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado State or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or Colorado State .
- The average SAT score at Colorado State University Fort Collins (1145) is 23 points higher than at UW (1122)
- Incoming Colorado State students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at UW (25)
- Accepted freshman Colorado State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UW (3.53)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Colorado State (90.8%)
Colorado State vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado State or UW? 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 UW and Colorado State.
- The graduation rate at Colorado State is higher than University of Wyoming (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Colorado State University Fort Collins earn on average $400 more per year than UW graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $51,400)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $2,504 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado State graduates. ($18,500 vs. $21,004)
- UW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado State graduates. ($191 vs. $217)
- More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/