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CU Boulder Colorado State DU Metropolitan State College of Denver Ole Miss UCCS Auburn Regis Texas Tech Colorado School of Mines University of Northern Colorado Alabama| University of Colorado Denver | Mississippi State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 23,744 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,736 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,992 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,079 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,384 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CU Denver | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,631 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 11,658 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $240 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CU Denver | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | Mississippi State | ||
| 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 Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (23,744 students vs. 22,649 students)
CU Denver vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or Mississippi State?
- Mississippi State University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than CU Denver for in-state tuition ($9,248.00 vs. $8,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at CU Denver than Mississippi State University ($25,992.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than CU Denver ($15,364 vs. $16,079)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 29.8% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($10,964 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of Colorado Denver (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi State University students is 51.9% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($14,252 vs. $9,384)
CU Denver vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi State University (1140) is 85 points higher than at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming Mississippi State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CU Denver (23)
- Accepted freshman Mississippi State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at CU Denver (3.46)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than CU Denver (74.6%)
CU Denver vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver or Mississippi State? 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 Mississippi State and CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than University of Colorado Denver (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $20,700 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $47,500)
- University of Colorado Denver students graduate with a $2,060 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($21,190 vs. $23,250)
- CU Denver graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($219 vs. $240)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU Denver students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/