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Metropolitan State College of Denver Western State Colorado University UCCS Colorado Mesa Colorado State CU Denver CU Boulder University of Northern Colorado Adams State College West Texas A & M University Lees-McRae College Regis| Fort Lewis College | Colorado State University Pueblo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FLC | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Pueblo, CO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 6,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | #909 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | colostate-pueblo.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $6,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $13,749 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $13,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
FLC | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 1,572 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 1,553 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 40.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 900/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FLC | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $204 |
Diversity |
FLC | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
FLC | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 14% | ||
Campus |
FLC | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| 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 State University Pueblo is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (6,617 students vs. 3,400 students)
FLC vs. CSU-Pueblo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or CSU-Pueblo?
- Fort Lewis College is 7.9% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($7,200.00 vs. $6,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at FLC than Colorado State University Pueblo ($17,712.00 vs. $13,749.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Pueblo than FLC ($13,033 vs. $15,685)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado State University Pueblo are 11.9% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($11,220 vs. $12,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than Fort Lewis College (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 33.5% larger than aid received Colorado State University Pueblo ($14,215 vs. $10,649)
FLC vs. CSU-Pueblo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or CSU-Pueblo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU-Pueblo or FLC .
- The average SAT score at Fort Lewis College (1012) is 42 points higher than at CSU-Pueblo (970)
- Incoming FLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU-Pueblo (21)
- Accepted freshman FLC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at CSU-Pueblo (3.3)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than FLC (91%)
FLC vs. CSU-Pueblo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC or CSU-Pueblo? 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 CSU-Pueblo and FLC.
- The graduation rate at FLC is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (37% vs. 32%)
- Graduates of Fort Lewis College and CSU-Pueblo have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($39,000 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU-Pueblo graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,750)
- FLC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than CSU-Pueblo graduates. ($201 vs. $204)
- More FLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU-Pueblo students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/