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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 | Regis University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | Regis | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Denver, CO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,432 | 4,631 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #256 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | regis.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | Regis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,784 | $41,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,297 | $41,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,950 | $14,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,640 | $25,062 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,838 | $30,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 97% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | Regis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,069 | 4,997 | ||
| Admitted | 46,692 | 4,361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/33 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1420 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | Regis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | Regis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $57,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,916 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $236 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | Regis | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
CU Boulder | Regis | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | Regis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Boulder is larger than than Regis based on total student enrollment (41,432 students vs. 4,631 students)
CU Boulder vs. Regis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or Regis?
- Regis University is 184% more expensive to attend than CU Boulder for in-state tuition ($41,990.00 vs. $14,784.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Regis than University of Colorado Boulder ($41,990.00 vs. $40,297.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Boulder than Regis ($22,640 vs. $25,062)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regis University are 16% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($14,618 vs. $16,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regis University than University of Colorado Boulder (97% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regis University students is 181.6% larger than aid received University of Colorado Boulder ($30,517 vs. $10,838)
CU Boulder vs. Regis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or Regis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regis or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Boulder (1212) is 120 points higher than at Regis (1092)
- Incoming CU Boulder students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Regis (24)
- Accepted freshman CU Boulder students have at the same average high school GPA (3.68) as students at Regis (3.68)
- Regis has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than CU Boulder (83.3%)
CU Boulder vs. Regis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder or Regis? 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 Regis and CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at CU Boulder is higher than Regis University (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Regis University earn on average $1,000 more per year than CU Boulder graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $56,900)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $3,416 lower median federal student loan debt than Regis graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,916)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Regis graduates. ($201 vs. $236)
- More CU Boulder graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Regis students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/