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Overview |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Pueblo, CO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,593 | 6,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #1023 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mscd.edu | colostate-pueblo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,868 | $6,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,591 | $14,711 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,679 | $11,596 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,727 | $14,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,341 | $10,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 97% |
Admission |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,403 | 1,834 | ||
| Admitted | 12,296 | 1,831 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.1% | 99.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1110 | 870/1100 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $204 |
Diversity |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Metropolitan State College of Denver is larger than than CSU-Pueblo based on total student enrollment (17,593 students vs. 6,691 students)
Metropolitan State College of Denver vs. CSU-Pueblo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Metropolitan State College of Denver or CSU-Pueblo?
- Metropolitan State College of Denver is 29.1% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($8,868.00 vs. $6,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.6% higher at Metropolitan State College of Denver than Colorado State University Pueblo ($27,591.00 vs. $14,711.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Metropolitan State College of Denver than CSU-Pueblo ($13,727 vs. $14,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado State University Pueblo are 26.6% lower than costs at Metropolitan State College of Denver ($11,596 vs. $14,679)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than Metropolitan State College of Denver (97% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is 14.9% larger than aid received Metropolitan State College of Denver ($10,736 vs. $9,341)
Metropolitan State College of Denver vs. CSU-Pueblo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Metropolitan State College of Denver or CSU-Pueblo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU-Pueblo or Metropolitan State College of Denver .
- The average SAT score at Metropolitan State College of Denver (971) is 1 points higher than at CSU-Pueblo (970)
- Incoming Metropolitan State College of Denver students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at CSU-Pueblo (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU-Pueblo students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Metropolitan State College of Denver (3.03)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than Metropolitan State College of Denver (99.1%)
Metropolitan State College of Denver vs. CSU-Pueblo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Metropolitan State College of Denver 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 Metropolitan State College of Denver.
- The graduation rate at CSU-Pueblo is higher than Metropolitan State College of Denver (32% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan State College of Denver earn on average $3,600 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $39,000)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Metropolitan State College of Denver graduates. ($19,750 vs. $24,250)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Metropolitan State College of Denver graduates. ($204 vs. $250)
- More CSU-Pueblo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Metropolitan State College of Denver students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/