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CU Boulder CU Denver Colorado State University of Northern Colorado Colorado School of Mines AU USD Gonzaga Creighton University CSU-Pueblo Elon Loyola Marymount| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | University of Denver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCCS | DU | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Denver, CO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 13,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #82 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | du.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | DU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $55,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $55,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $15,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $42,423 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $30,954 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
UCCS | DU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 19,342 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 15,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 77.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UCCS | DU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | DU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $63,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $245 |
Diversity |
UCCS | DU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UCCS | DU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 71% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | DU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Denver is larger than than UCCS based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 11,431 students)
UCCS vs. DU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or DU?
- University of Denver is 624.1% more expensive to attend than UCCS for in-state tuition ($55,260.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169% higher at DU than University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($55,260.00 vs. $20,544.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Colorado Springs than DU ($16,990 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are 35.7% lower than costs at University of Denver ($11,400 vs. $15,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Denver than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Denver students is 429.9% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($30,954 vs. $5,841)
UCCS vs. DU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or DU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DU or UCCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 161 points higher than at UCCS (1088)
- Incoming DU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UCCS (24)
- Accepted freshman DU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UCCS (3.36)
- UCCS has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than DU (77.7%)
UCCS vs. DU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS or DU? 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 DU and UCCS.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (78% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $17,000 more per year than UCCS graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $46,400)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $2,700 lower median federal student loan debt than DU graduates. ($20,999 vs. $23,699)
- UCCS graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than DU graduates. ($217 vs. $245)
- More DU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCCS students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/