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CU Denver UNT CSU-Pueblo UT Arlington Tarleton Colorado Mesa Colorado State CU Boulder Texas Tech Regis DU SHSU| Metropolitan State College of Denver | Texas Woman's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,995 | 15,958 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #990 | #863 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mscd.edu | twu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,445 | $5,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,277 | $15,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,411 | $10,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,805 | $11,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,930 | $9,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,163 | 7,286 | ||
| Admitted | 9,951 | 6,822 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.03 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $206 |
Diversity |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Metropolitan State College of Denver | Texas Woman's University | ||
| 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 Texas Woman's University based on total student enrollment (16,995 students vs. 15,958 students)
Metropolitan State College of Denver vs. Texas Woman's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Metropolitan State College of Denver or Texas Woman's University?
- Metropolitan State College of Denver is 50.4% more expensive to attend than Texas Woman's University for in-state tuition ($8,445.00 vs. $5,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at Metropolitan State College of Denver than Texas Woman's University ($26,277.00 vs. $15,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Woman's University than Metropolitan State College of Denver ($11,682 vs. $14,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Woman's University are 19.7% lower than costs at Metropolitan State College of Denver ($10,368 vs. $12,411)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State College of Denver than Texas Woman's University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Woman's University students is 65.1% larger than aid received Metropolitan State College of Denver ($9,790 vs. $5,930)
Metropolitan State College of Denver vs. Texas Woman's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Metropolitan State College of Denver or Texas Woman's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Woman's University or Metropolitan State College of Denver .
- The average SAT score at Metropolitan State College of Denver (971) is 30 points higher than at Texas Woman's University (941)
- Incoming Metropolitan State College of Denver students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Texas Woman's University (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas Woman's University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Metropolitan State College of Denver (3.03)
- Metropolitan State College of Denver has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Texas Woman's University (93.6%)
Metropolitan State College of Denver vs. Texas Woman's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Metropolitan State College of Denver or Texas Woman's University? 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 Texas Woman's University and Metropolitan State College of Denver.
- The graduation rate at Texas Woman's University is higher than Metropolitan State College of Denver (39% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Texas Woman's University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Metropolitan State College of Denver graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,600)
- Texas Woman's University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Metropolitan State College of Denver graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,250)
- Texas Woman's University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Metropolitan State College of Denver graduates. ($206 vs. $250)
- More Texas Woman's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Metropolitan State College of Denver students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/