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Overview |
USAFA | UW | ||
| Location | USAFA, Colorado | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,085 | 11,100 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #331 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usafa.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAFA | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 94% |
Admission |
USAFA | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,353 | 5,797 | ||
| Admitted | 1,356 | 5,564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.2% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.9% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 31, 2024 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
USAFA | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAFA | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $191 |
Diversity |
USAFA | UW | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
USAFA | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 40% | ||
Campus |
USAFA | UW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wyoming is larger than than USAFA based on total student enrollment (11,100 students vs. 4,085 students)
USAFA vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAFA or UW?
- University of Wyoming is ?% more expensive to attend than USAFA for in-state tuition ($4,800.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at UW than United States Air Force Academy ($19,950.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wyoming than United States Air Force Academy (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wyoming students is ?% larger than aid received United States Air Force Academy ($8,942 vs. $0)
USAFA vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAFA or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or USAFA .
- Accepted freshman USAFA students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UW (3.53)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than USAFA (16.2%)
USAFA vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAFA or UW? 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 UW and USAFA.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/