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Colorado State CU Denver DU Colorado School of Mines Utah Utah State University UCCS Penn State ASU IU MSU Texas A&M| University of Colorado Boulder | Brigham Young University Provo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | BYU | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Provo, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 34,464 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #125 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | byu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | BYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $6,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $6,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $13,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $6,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 46% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | BYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 10,559 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 7,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 79% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1280/1468 | ||
| 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 | Dec 16, 2024 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | BYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | BYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $69,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $113 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | BYU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CU Boulder | BYU | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 62% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | BYU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Boulder is larger than than BYU based on total student enrollment (39,585 students vs. 34,464 students)
CU Boulder vs. BYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or BYU?
- University of Colorado Boulder is 82.7% more expensive to attend than BYU for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 515% higher at CU Boulder than Brigham Young University Provo ($38,770.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Provo than CU Boulder ($13,521 vs. $21,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Provo are 88.6% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($8,560 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Boulder than Brigham Young University Provo (57% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Boulder students is 65.6% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Provo ($10,477 vs. $6,325)
CU Boulder vs. BYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or BYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYU or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Provo (1290) is 78 points higher than at CU Boulder (1212)
- Incoming BYU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at CU Boulder (27)
- Accepted freshman BYU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at CU Boulder (3.68)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than BYU (66.7%)
CU Boulder vs. BYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder or BYU? 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 BYU and CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at BYU is higher than University of Colorado Boulder (78% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Provo earn on average $12,200 more per year than CU Boulder graduates after ten years. ($69,100 vs. $56,900)
- Brigham Young University Provo students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Boulder graduates. ($11,000 vs. $19,500)
- BYU graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than CU Boulder graduates. ($113 vs. $201)
- More BYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU Boulder students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/