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Overview |
CU Boulder | Utah | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 99% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $155 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CU Boulder | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 36% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Boulder is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (39,585 students vs. 34,734 students)
CU Boulder vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or Utah?
- University of Colorado Boulder is 40.9% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at CU Boulder than University of Utah ($38,770.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than CU Boulder ($12,399 vs. $21,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 41.2% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($11,437 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than University of Colorado Boulder (99% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Boulder students is 8.1% larger than aid received University of Utah ($10,477 vs. $9,696)
CU Boulder vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Boulder (1212) is 82 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming CU Boulder students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman CU Boulder students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than CU Boulder (80.7%)
CU Boulder vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder or Utah? 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 Utah and CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at CU Boulder is higher than University of Utah (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $4,400 more per year than CU Boulder graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $56,900)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Boulder graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,500)
- Utah graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than CU Boulder graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More CU Boulder graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/