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Overview |
UCCS | UW | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 11,100 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $12,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $8,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 94% |
Admission |
UCCS | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 5,797 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 5,564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
UCCS | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $191 |
Diversity |
UCCS | UW | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
UCCS | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | UW | ||
| 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 UW based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 11,100 students)
UCCS vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or UW?
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 59% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($7,632.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at UCCS than University of Wyoming ($20,544.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than UCCS ($12,819 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Wyoming ($11,400 vs. $11,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wyoming than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (94% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wyoming students is 53.1% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($8,942 vs. $5,841)
UCCS vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or UCCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 34 points higher than at UCCS (1088)
- Incoming UW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UCCS (24)
- Accepted freshman UW students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UCCS (3.36)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than UCCS (84.8%)
UCCS vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS or UW? 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 UW and UCCS.
- The graduation rate at UW is higher than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (53% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $5,000 more per year than UCCS graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $46,400)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $2,499 lower median federal student loan debt than UCCS graduates. ($18,500 vs. $20,999)
- UW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than UCCS graduates. ($191 vs. $217)
- More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCCS students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/