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Colorado State UT Dallas CU Denver Texas A&M DU Colorado School of Mines UTSA Michigan Utah SMU UT Arlington UCCS| University of Colorado Boulder | The University of Texas at Austin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | UT Austin | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,432 | 53,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | utexas.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | UT Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,784 | $11,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,297 | $42,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,950 | $14,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,640 | $18,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,838 | $12,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 47% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | UT Austin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,069 | 66,109 | ||
| Admitted | 46,692 | 19,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 29.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 48.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1420 | 1230/1490 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | UT Austin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | UT Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $68,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $230 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | UT Austin | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CU Boulder | UT Austin | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 9% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | UT Austin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than CU Boulder based on total student enrollment (53,082 students vs. 41,432 students)
CU Boulder vs. UT Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or UT Austin?
- University of Colorado Boulder is 26.6% more expensive to attend than UT Austin for in-state tuition ($14,784.00 vs. $11,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at UT Austin than University of Colorado Boulder ($42,778.00 vs. $40,297.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Austin than CU Boulder ($18,036 vs. $22,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Austin are 19.9% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($14,136 vs. $16,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Boulder than The University of Texas at Austin (54% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Austin students is 11.3% larger than aid received University of Colorado Boulder ($12,060 vs. $10,838)
CU Boulder vs. UT Austin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or UT Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Austin or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 85 points higher than at CU Boulder (1212)
- Incoming UT Austin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at CU Boulder (27)
- Accepted freshman UT Austin students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at CU Boulder (3.68)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than UT Austin (29.1%)
CU Boulder vs. UT Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder or UT Austin? 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 UT Austin and CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than University of Colorado Boulder (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $11,700 more per year than CU Boulder graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $56,900)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,250)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($201 vs. $230)
- More UT Austin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU Boulder students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/