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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 Capella University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Cleveland State| University of Colorado Denver | Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | Colorado Tech | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Colorado Springs, CO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,409 | 28,852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | coloradotech.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | Colorado Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,096 | $12,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,288 | $12,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $9,311 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,303 | $14,784 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,079 | $6,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 94% |
Admission |
CU Denver | Colorado Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,569 | - | ||
| Admitted | 11,336 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Denver | Colorado Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | Colorado Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $58,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $33,706 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $348 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | Colorado Tech | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 26% |
Students |
CU Denver | Colorado Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 94% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | Colorado Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs is larger than than CU Denver based on total student enrollment (28,852 students vs. 23,409 students)
CU Denver vs. Colorado Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or Colorado Tech?
- Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs is 33% more expensive to attend than CU Denver for in-state tuition ($12,100.00 vs. $9,096.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.5% higher at CU Denver than Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs ($27,288.00 vs. $12,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs than CU Denver ($14,784 vs. $15,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs are 60.2% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($9,311 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs than University of Colorado Denver (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Denver students is 16.1% larger than aid received Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs ($8,079 vs. $6,956)
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or Colorado Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colorado Tech or CU Denver .
CU Denver vs. Colorado Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver or Colorado Tech? 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 Colorado Tech and CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at CU Denver is higher than Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs (40% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $9,600 more per year than Colorado Tech graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $58,600)
- University of Colorado Denver students graduate with a $12,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado Tech graduates. ($21,190 vs. $33,706)
- CU Denver graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado Tech graduates. ($219 vs. $348)
- More CU Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Tech students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/