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Annapolis CU Boulder CU Denver Colorado State University of Northern Colorado West Point CSU-Pueblo Colorado School of Mines United States Coast Guard Academy UT Austin DU Texas Tech| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | United States Air Force Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCCS | USAFA | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | USAFA, Colorado | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 4,085 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | usafa.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | USAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 0% |
Admission |
UCCS | USAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 8,353 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 1,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 16.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 77.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | 1310/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 31, 2024 |
Academics |
UCCS | USAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | USAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | N/A |
Diversity |
UCCS | USAFA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UCCS | USAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 5% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 93% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | USAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than USAFA based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 4,085 students)
UCCS vs. USAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or USAFA?
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is ?% more expensive to attend than USAFA for in-state tuition ($7,632.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at UCCS than United States Air Force Academy ($20,544.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Colorado Springs than United States Air Force Academy (84% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Colorado Springs students is ?% larger than aid received United States Air Force Academy ($5,841 vs. $0)
UCCS vs. USAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or USAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAFA or UCCS .
- Accepted freshman USAFA students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UCCS (3.36)
- UCCS has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than USAFA (16.2%)
UCCS vs. USAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS 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 UCCS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/