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CU Boulder Colorado State DU Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS Purdue North Central Regis IU Purdue Texas Tech Colorado School of Mines University of Northern Colorado| University of Colorado Denver | Ball State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | BSU | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,744 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,736 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,992 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,079 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,384 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CU Denver | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,631 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 11,658 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Denver | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CU Denver | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 9% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Denver is larger than than BSU based on total student enrollment (23,744 students vs. 19,777 students)
CU Denver vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or BSU?
- University of Colorado Denver is 3.6% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($8,736.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at CU Denver than Ball State University ($25,992.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than CU Denver ($12,615 vs. $16,079)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 30.5% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($10,904 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than University of Colorado Denver (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 21.7% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($11,418 vs. $9,384)
CU Denver vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 15 points higher than at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming CU Denver students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at CU Denver (3.46)
- CU Denver has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than BSU (68.9%)
CU Denver vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver or BSU? 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 BSU and CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than University of Colorado Denver (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $25,700 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $42,500)
- University of Colorado Denver students graduate with a $3,810 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($21,190 vs. $25,000)
- CU Denver graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU Denver students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/