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CU Boulder University of Alabama at Birmingham UT Austin Cal Poly South Dakota School of Mines and Technology DU Colorado State UW-Seattle CU Denver Wisconsin USAFA Illinois| University of Alabama at Huntsville | Colorado School of Mines | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Colorado School of Mines | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Golden, CO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 7,403 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #152 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | mines.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Colorado School of Mines | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $17,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $39,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $16,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $29,425 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $10,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Colorado School of Mines | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 10,886 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 6,314 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 58% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 1330/1488 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | Colorado School of Mines | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Colorado School of Mines | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $90,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Colorado School of Mines | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Colorado School of Mines | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Colorado School of Mines | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Colorado School of Mines based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 7,403 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Colorado School of Mines Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Colorado School of Mines?
- Colorado School of Mines is 73.1% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($17,520.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.1% higher at Colorado School of Mines than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($39,600.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Colorado School of Mines ($18,588 vs. $29,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 44.8% lower than costs at Colorado School of Mines ($11,122 vs. $16,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado School of Mines than University of Alabama at Huntsville (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado School of Mines students is 18.2% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($10,614 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Colorado School of Mines Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Colorado School of Mines? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colorado School of Mines or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at Colorado School of Mines (1339) is 118 points higher than at UA Huntsville (1221)
- Incoming Colorado School of Mines students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UA Huntsville (27)
- Accepted freshman Colorado School of Mines students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UA Huntsville (3.81)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Colorado School of Mines (58%)
UA Huntsville vs. Colorado School of Mines Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville or Colorado School of Mines? 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 Colorado School of Mines and UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Colorado School of Mines is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Colorado School of Mines earn on average $40,000 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $50,500)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado School of Mines graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado School of Mines graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Colorado School of Mines graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/