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Overview |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | Regis | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Denver, CO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,995 | 4,668 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #990 | #249 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mscd.edu | regis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | Regis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,445 | $40,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,277 | $40,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,411 | $13,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,805 | $26,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,930 | $26,291 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | Regis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,163 | 5,549 | ||
| Admitted | 9,951 | 4,222 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | Regis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | Regis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $57,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $22,916 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $236 |
Diversity |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | Regis | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | Regis | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | Regis | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Metropolitan State College of Denver is larger than than Regis based on total student enrollment (16,995 students vs. 4,668 students)
Metropolitan State College of Denver vs. Regis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Metropolitan State College of Denver or Regis?
- Regis University is 383.5% more expensive to attend than Metropolitan State College of Denver for in-state tuition ($40,830.00 vs. $8,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at Regis than Metropolitan State College of Denver ($40,830.00 vs. $26,277.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Metropolitan State College of Denver than Regis ($14,805 vs. $26,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan State College of Denver are 8.1% lower than costs at Regis University ($12,411 vs. $13,416)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State College of Denver as Regis University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regis University students is 343.4% larger than aid received Metropolitan State College of Denver ($26,291 vs. $5,930)
Metropolitan State College of Denver vs. Regis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Metropolitan State College of Denver or Regis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regis or Metropolitan State College of Denver .
- The average SAT score at Regis University (1092) is 121 points higher than at Metropolitan State College of Denver (971)
- Incoming Regis students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Metropolitan State College of Denver (21)
- Accepted freshman Regis students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Metropolitan State College of Denver (3.03)
- Metropolitan State College of Denver has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Regis (76.1%)
Metropolitan State College of Denver vs. Regis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Metropolitan State College of Denver or Regis? 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 Regis and Metropolitan State College of Denver.
- The graduation rate at Regis is higher than Metropolitan State College of Denver (62% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Regis University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Metropolitan State College of Denver graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $42,600)
- Regis University students graduate with a $1,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Metropolitan State College of Denver graduates. ($22,916 vs. $24,250)
- Regis graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Metropolitan State College of Denver graduates. ($236 vs. $250)
- More Regis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Metropolitan State College of Denver students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/