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Overview |
TROY | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Pueblo, CO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 6,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #909 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | colostate-pueblo.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $6,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $13,749 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $13,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
TROY | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 1,572 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 1,553 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 40.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 900/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TROY | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $204 |
Diversity |
TROY | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
TROY | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 14% | ||
Campus |
TROY | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than CSU-Pueblo based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 6,617 students)
TROY vs. CSU-Pueblo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or CSU-Pueblo?
- Troy University is 39.6% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($9,312.00 vs. $6,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at TROY than Colorado State University Pueblo ($18,624.00 vs. $13,749.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Pueblo than TROY ($13,033 vs. $13,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 47.7% lower than costs at Colorado State University Pueblo ($7,599 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than Troy University (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is 20.9% larger than aid received Troy University ($10,649 vs. $8,806)
TROY vs. CSU-Pueblo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or CSU-Pueblo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU-Pueblo or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 76 points higher than at CSU-Pueblo (970)
- Incoming TROY students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU-Pueblo (21)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSU-Pueblo (3.3)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than TROY (94.8%)
TROY vs. CSU-Pueblo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at TROY is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (35% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $400 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $39,000)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More CSU-Pueblo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/