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Overview |
UCCS | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 5,985 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #640 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $12,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $24,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $10,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $13,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
UCCS | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 6,140 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | 930/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
UCCS | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
UCCS | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UCCS | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | UM-Flint | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 5,985 students)
UCCS vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or UM-Flint?
- University of Michigan Flint is 65.3% more expensive to attend than UCCS for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at UM-Flint than University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($24,882.00 vs. $20,544.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than UCCS ($10,840 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Flint are 7.3% lower than costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($10,628 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 129.2% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($13,389 vs. $5,841)
UCCS vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or UCCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (1088) is 96 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming UCCS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at UCCS (3.36)
- UCCS has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UCCS vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS or UM-Flint? 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 UM-Flint and UCCS.
- The graduation rate at UCCS is higher than University of Michigan Flint (41% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn on average $3,900 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,500)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $6,001 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($20,999 vs. $27,000)
- UCCS graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More UCCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/