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CU Boulder Colorado State DU Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS Purdue IU Regis Butler Texas Tech Colorado School of Mines University of Northern Colorado| University of Colorado Denver | Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,409 | 25,497 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #458 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,096 | $9,241 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,288 | $32,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $13,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,303 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,079 | $11,473 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 82% |
Admission |
CU Denver | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,569 | 15,715 | ||
| Admitted | 11,336 | 12,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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, 2026 | May 15, 2026 |
Academics |
CU Denver | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $238 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CU Denver | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | IUPUI | ||
| 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than CU Denver based on total student enrollment (25,497 students vs. 23,409 students)
CU Denver vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or IUPUI?
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is 1.6% more expensive to attend than CU Denver for in-state tuition ($9,241.00 vs. $9,096.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at IUPUI than University of Colorado Denver ($32,509.00 vs. $27,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than CU Denver ($11,592 vs. $15,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 14.7% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($13,010 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Denver than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (86% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students is 42% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($11,473 vs. $8,079)
CU Denver vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Denver (1055) is 41 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming CU Denver students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at CU Denver (3.46)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than CU Denver (77.8%)
CU Denver vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at CU Denver is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $19,600 more per year than IUPUI graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $48,600)
- University of Colorado Denver students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than IUPUI graduates. ($21,190 vs. $23,090)
- CU Denver graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than IUPUI graduates. ($219 vs. $238)
- More CU Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI 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/