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Colorado State CU Denver Penn State DU Colorado School of Mines Utah UCCS UVM UMass JMU Rutgers Virginia Tech| University of Colorado Boulder | University of Delaware | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | UD | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Newark, DE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 24,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #151 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | udel.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | UD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $13,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $35,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $18,044 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $12,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 88% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | UD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 35,362 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 26,101 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 73.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | UD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | UD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,203 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $250 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | UD | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CU Boulder | UD | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 65% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | UD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 UD based on total student enrollment (39,585 students vs. 24,039 students)
CU Boulder vs. UD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or UD?
- University of Delaware is 16.1% more expensive to attend than CU Boulder for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at CU Boulder than University of Delaware ($38,770.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than CU Boulder ($18,044 vs. $21,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 13.4% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($14,234 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than University of Colorado Boulder (88% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 18.1% larger than aid received University of Colorado Boulder ($12,375 vs. $10,477)
CU Boulder vs. UD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or UD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UD or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Boulder (1212) is 14 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming CU Boulder students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at UD (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at CU Boulder (3.68)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than UD (73.8%)
CU Boulder vs. UD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder or UD? 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 UD and CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than University of Colorado Boulder (78% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $4,400 more per year than CU Boulder graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $56,900)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $4,703 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,203)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($201 vs. $250)
- More UD 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/