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Annapolis Western State Colorado University West Point Colorado School of Mines Colorado Mesa United States Coast Guard Academy UT Austin Colorado State Texas A&M CU Boulder UNC Chapel Hill UCSD| Fort Lewis College | United States Air Force Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FLC | USAFA | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | USAFA, Colorado | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 4,085 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | usafa.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | USAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
FLC | USAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 8,353 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 1,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 16.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 77.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 |
Academics |
FLC | USAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | USAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | N/A |
Diversity |
FLC | USAFA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
FLC | USAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 5% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 93% | ||
Campus |
FLC | USAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Air Force Academy is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (4,085 students vs. 3,400 students)
FLC vs. USAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or USAFA?
- Fort Lewis College is ?% more expensive to attend than USAFA for in-state tuition ($7,200.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at FLC than United States Air Force Academy ($17,712.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Lewis College than United States Air Force Academy (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Air Force Academy ($14,215 vs. $0)
FLC vs. USAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or USAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAFA or FLC .
- Accepted freshman USAFA students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than USAFA (16.2%)
FLC vs. USAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC or USAFA? 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 USAFA and FLC.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/