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Overview |
UCCS | College America-Denver | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Denver, CO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 123 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | collegeamerica.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | College America-Denver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $14,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $14,585 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $9,503 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 0% |
Admission |
UCCS | College America-Denver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | - | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UCCS | College America-Denver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | College America-Denver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $27,230 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $281 |
Diversity |
UCCS | College America-Denver | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
UCCS | College America-Denver | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | College America-Denver | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than College America-Denver based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 123 students)
UCCS vs. College America-Denver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or College America-Denver?
- College America Denver is 91.1% more expensive to attend than UCCS for in-state tuition ($14,585.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at UCCS than College America Denver ($20,544.00 vs. $14,585.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College America Denver are 20% lower than costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($9,503 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Colorado Springs than College America Denver (84% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Colorado Springs students is ?% larger than aid received College America Denver ($5,841 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or College America-Denver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College America-Denver or UCCS .
UCCS vs. College America-Denver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS or College America-Denver? 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 College America-Denver and UCCS.
- The graduation rate at UCCS is higher than College America Denver (41% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn on average $19,200 more per year than College America-Denver graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $27,200)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $6,231 lower median federal student loan debt than College America-Denver graduates. ($20,999 vs. $27,230)
- UCCS graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than College America-Denver graduates. ($217 vs. $281)
- More UCCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College America-Denver students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/