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Western State Colorado University Capella University Colorado Mesa Purdue Global-Davenport Campus Colorado State CU Boulder GCU UCCS Adams State College University of Northern Colorado Full Sail University CSU-Pueblo| Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs | Fort Lewis College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Tech | FLC | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Durango, CO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 28,852 | 3,413 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradotech.edu | fortlewis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Tech | FLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,100 | $7,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,100 | $18,688 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,311 | $13,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,784 | $16,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,956 | $13,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Colorado Tech | FLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,253 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado Tech | FLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Tech | FLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 9% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,706 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $348 | $201 |
Diversity |
Colorado Tech | FLC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 2% |
Students |
Colorado Tech | FLC | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Tech | FLC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (28,852 students vs. 3,413 students)
Colorado Tech vs. FLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Tech or FLC?
- Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs is 60.1% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($12,100.00 vs. $7,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at FLC than Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs ($18,688.00 vs. $12,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs than FLC ($14,784 vs. $16,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs are 43.8% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($9,311 vs. $13,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Lewis College than Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 101.1% larger than aid received Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs ($13,989 vs. $6,956)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Tech or FLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FLC or Colorado Tech .
Colorado Tech vs. FLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Tech or FLC? 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 FLC and Colorado Tech.
- The graduation rate at FLC is higher than Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs (37% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs earn on average $19,600 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $14,206 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado Tech graduates. ($19,500 vs. $33,706)
- FLC graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado Tech graduates. ($201 vs. $348)
- More FLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Tech students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/