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Western State Colorado University Metropolitan State College of Denver University of Northern Colorado Colorado State UCCS CU Denver Adams State College CU Boulder DU CSU-Pueblo Lees-McRae College MSU| Fort Lewis College | Colorado Mesa University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FLC | Colorado Mesa | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Grand Junction, CO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 8,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | #886 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | mesastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | Colorado Mesa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $8,261 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $21,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $11,522 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $15,085 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $9,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 87% |
Admission |
FLC | Colorado Mesa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 9,810 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 8,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 930/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FLC | Colorado Mesa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | Colorado Mesa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $224 |
Diversity |
FLC | Colorado Mesa | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
FLC | Colorado Mesa | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 16% | ||
Campus |
FLC | Colorado Mesa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Mesa University is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (8,905 students vs. 3,400 students)
FLC vs. Colorado Mesa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or Colorado Mesa?
- Colorado Mesa University is 14.7% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($8,261.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at Colorado Mesa than Fort Lewis College ($21,983.00 vs. $17,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Mesa University than FLC ($15,085 vs. $15,685)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Mesa University are 9% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($11,522 vs. $12,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Lewis College than Colorado Mesa University (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 54.4% larger than aid received Colorado Mesa University ($14,215 vs. $9,209)
FLC vs. Colorado Mesa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or Colorado Mesa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colorado Mesa or FLC .
- The average SAT score at Fort Lewis College (1012) is 60 points higher than at Colorado Mesa (952)
- Incoming FLC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Colorado Mesa (20)
- Accepted freshman FLC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Colorado Mesa (3.28)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Colorado Mesa (81.8%)
FLC vs. Colorado Mesa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC or Colorado Mesa? 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 Colorado Mesa and FLC.
- The graduation rate at FLC is higher than Colorado Mesa University (37% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Colorado Mesa University earn on average $1,000 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,750)
- FLC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($201 vs. $224)
- More FLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mesa students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/