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Colorado State CU Denver OSU DU Colorado School of Mines Utah UCCS UW-Seattle Portland State University Western Washington University Penn State ASU| University of Colorado Boulder | University of Oregon | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | UO | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 86% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1140/1370 | ||
| 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 | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $218 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | UO | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CU Boulder | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 56% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | UO | ||
| 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 UO based on total student enrollment (39,585 students vs. 23,163 students)
CU Boulder vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or UO?
- University of Oregon is 8.6% more expensive to attend than CU Boulder for in-state tuition ($12,512.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at UO than University of Colorado Boulder ($39,158.00 vs. $38,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Boulder than UO ($21,836 vs. $22,077)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oregon are 10.3% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($14,640 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oregon than University of Colorado Boulder (86% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Boulder students is 7.3% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($10,477 vs. $9,767)
CU Boulder vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Boulder (1212) is 93 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming CU Boulder students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at CU Boulder (3.68)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than CU Boulder (80.7%)
CU Boulder vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder or UO? 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 UO and CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at CU Boulder is higher than University of Oregon (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn on average $7,900 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $49,000)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $1,601 lower median federal student loan debt than UO graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,101)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than UO graduates. ($201 vs. $218)
- More CU Boulder graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/