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CU Boulder Colorado State DU Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS Regis Texas Tech Colorado School of Mines University of Northern Colorado Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Cleveland State WSU| University of Colorado Denver | Colorado State University Pueblo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Pueblo, CO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,744 | 6,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #909 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | colostate-pueblo.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,736 | $6,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,992 | $13,749 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,079 | $13,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,384 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CU Denver | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,631 | 1,572 | ||
| Admitted | 11,658 | 1,553 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 40.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 900/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Denver | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $204 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CU Denver | CSU-Pueblo | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | CSU-Pueblo | ||
| 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 CSU-Pueblo based on total student enrollment (23,744 students vs. 6,617 students)
CU Denver vs. CSU-Pueblo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or CSU-Pueblo?
- University of Colorado Denver is 31% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($8,736.00 vs. $6,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89% higher at CU Denver than Colorado State University Pueblo ($25,992.00 vs. $13,749.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Pueblo than CU Denver ($13,033 vs. $16,079)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado State University Pueblo are 26.8% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($11,220 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than University of Colorado Denver (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is 13.5% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($10,649 vs. $9,384)
CU Denver vs. CSU-Pueblo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or CSU-Pueblo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU-Pueblo or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Denver (1055) is 85 points higher than at CSU-Pueblo (970)
- Incoming CU Denver students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU-Pueblo (21)
- Accepted freshman CU Denver students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at CSU-Pueblo (3.3)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than CU Denver (74.6%)
CU Denver vs. CSU-Pueblo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver or CSU-Pueblo? 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 CSU-Pueblo and CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at CU Denver is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $29,200 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $39,000)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $1,440 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Denver graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,190)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CU Denver graduates. ($204 vs. $219)
- More CU Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU-Pueblo students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/