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Overview |
CU Denver | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,409 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,096 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,288 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,303 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,079 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 89% |
Admission |
CU Denver | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,569 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 11,336 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
CU Denver | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $232 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CU Denver | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than CU Denver based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 23,409 students)
CU Denver vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- University of Colorado Denver is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($9,096.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.2% higher at CU Denver than Missouri State University Springfield ($27,288.00 vs. $16,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Denver than Missouri State University-Springfield ($15,303 vs. $17,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 45.8% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($10,230 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than University of Colorado Denver (89% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri State University Springfield students is 1.4% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($8,193 vs. $8,079)
CU Denver vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 35 points higher than at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CU Denver (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at CU Denver (3.46)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than CU Denver (77.8%)
CU Denver vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than University of Colorado Denver (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $26,100 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $42,100)
- University of Colorado Denver students graduate with a $1,310 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($21,190 vs. $22,500)
- CU Denver graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($219 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU Denver students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/