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Colorado State CU Denver DU Colorado School of Mines Utah UCCS Penn State ASU IU MSU Texas A&M NC State| University of Colorado Boulder | Fort Lewis College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | FLC | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Durango, CO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 3,400 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #818 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | fortlewis.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | FLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $7,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $17,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $12,554 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $15,685 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $14,215 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 96% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | FLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 4,942 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 4,496 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | FLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | FLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $201 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | FLC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 25% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
CU Boulder | FLC | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 61% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | FLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Boulder is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (39,585 students vs. 3,400 students)
CU Boulder vs. FLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or FLC?
- University of Colorado Boulder is 60% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.9% higher at CU Boulder than Fort Lewis College ($38,770.00 vs. $17,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Lewis College than CU Boulder ($15,685 vs. $21,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Lewis College are 28.6% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($12,554 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Lewis College than University of Colorado Boulder (96% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 35.7% larger than aid received University of Colorado Boulder ($14,215 vs. $10,477)
CU Boulder vs. FLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or FLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FLC or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Boulder (1212) is 200 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming CU Boulder students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at FLC (22)
- Accepted freshman CU Boulder students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than CU Boulder (80.7%)
CU Boulder vs. FLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder or FLC? 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 FLC and CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at CU Boulder is higher than Fort Lewis College (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn on average $17,900 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College and CU Boulder graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($19,500 vs. $19,500)
- Fort Lewis College and CU Boulder graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($201 vs. $201)
- More CU Boulder graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FLC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/