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CU Boulder FGCU Colorado State UCF DU Florida State Nova FIU Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF| University of Colorado Denver | Florida Atlantic University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | FAU | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Boca Raton, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,409 | 30,790 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | fau.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | FAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,096 | $2,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,288 | $14,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $12,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,303 | $9,839 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,079 | $10,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 86% |
Admission |
CU Denver | FAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,569 | 27,612 | ||
| Admitted | 11,336 | 20,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1040/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CU Denver | FAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | FAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $16,861 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $174 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | FAU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CU Denver | FAU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | FAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida Atlantic University is larger than than CU Denver based on total student enrollment (30,790 students vs. 23,409 students)
CU Denver vs. FAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or FAU?
- University of Colorado Denver is 260.7% more expensive to attend than FAU for in-state tuition ($9,096.00 vs. $2,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.8% higher at CU Denver than Florida Atlantic University ($27,288.00 vs. $14,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Atlantic University than CU Denver ($9,839 vs. $15,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Atlantic University are 19% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($12,536 vs. $14,920)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Denver as Florida Atlantic University (86% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Atlantic University students is 33.5% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($10,786 vs. $8,079)
CU Denver vs. FAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or FAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FAU or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Denver (1055) is 8 points higher than at FAU (1047)
- Incoming CU Denver students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at FAU (23)
- Accepted freshman FAU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at CU Denver (3.46)
- CU Denver has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than FAU (73.4%)
CU Denver vs. FAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver or FAU? 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 FAU and CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at FAU is higher than University of Colorado Denver (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $22,000 more per year than FAU graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $46,200)
- Florida Atlantic University students graduate with a $4,329 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Denver graduates. ($16,861 vs. $21,190)
- FAU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than CU Denver graduates. ($174 vs. $219)
- More CU Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FAU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/