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Colorado State CU Denver DU Colorado School of Mines Annapolis Utah UCCS Penn State ASU IU MSU Texas A&M| University of Colorado Boulder | United States Air Force Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | USAFA | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | USAFA, Colorado | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 4,085 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | usafa.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | USAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 0% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | USAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 8,353 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 1,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 16.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 77.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | USAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | USAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | N/A |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | USAFA | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
CU Boulder | USAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 5% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 93% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | USAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Boulder is larger than than USAFA based on total student enrollment (39,585 students vs. 4,085 students)
CU Boulder vs. USAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or USAFA?
- University of Colorado Boulder is ?% more expensive to attend than USAFA for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CU Boulder than United States Air Force Academy ($38,770.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Boulder than United States Air Force Academy (57% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Boulder students is ?% larger than aid received United States Air Force Academy ($10,477 vs. $0)
CU Boulder vs. USAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or USAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAFA or CU Boulder .
- Accepted freshman USAFA students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at CU Boulder (3.68)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than USAFA (16.2%)
CU Boulder vs. USAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder or USAFA? 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 USAFA and CU Boulder.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/