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CU Boulder Colorado State UCF Miami DU Florida State Nova FAU Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS University of South Florida St. Petersburg Florida| University of Colorado Denver | Florida International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | FIU | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,744 | 55,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #622 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | fiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | FIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,736 | $4,721 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,992 | $16,529 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,079 | $9,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,384 | $11,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
CU Denver | FIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,631 | 17,343 | ||
| Admitted | 11,658 | 11,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1060/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Denver | FIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | FIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $49,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $17,228 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $178 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | FIU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 67% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CU Denver | FIU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 4% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | FIU | ||
| 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
- Florida International University is larger than than CU Denver based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 23,744 students)
CU Denver vs. FIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or FIU?
- University of Colorado Denver is 85% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($8,736.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at CU Denver than Florida International University ($25,992.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than CU Denver ($9,881 vs. $16,079)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 22.7% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($11,600 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Denver than Florida International University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida International University students is 18.1% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($11,087 vs. $9,384)
CU Denver vs. FIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or FIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FIU or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at Florida International University (1090) is 35 points higher than at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming FIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CU Denver (23)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at CU Denver (3.46)
- CU Denver has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than FIU (63.9%)
CU Denver vs. FIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver or FIU? 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 FIU and CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at FIU is higher than University of Colorado Denver (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $18,300 more per year than FIU graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $49,900)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $3,962 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Denver graduates. ($17,228 vs. $21,190)
- FIU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CU Denver graduates. ($178 vs. $219)
- More CU Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/