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UNT CU Boulder UT Dallas Colorado State Texas Tech DU UH UT Austin UTSA Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS Texas A&M| University of Colorado Denver | The University of Texas at Arlington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,744 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,736 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,992 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,079 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,384 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
CU Denver | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,631 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 11,658 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Denver | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $186 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CU Denver | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than CU Denver based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 23,744 students)
CU Denver vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 5.4% more expensive to attend than CU Denver for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $8,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at UT Arlington than University of Colorado Denver ($26,778.00 vs. $25,992.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than CU Denver ($14,262 vs. $16,079)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Arlington are 24.9% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($11,392 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Denver than The University of Texas at Arlington (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 21.2% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($11,370 vs. $9,384)
CU Denver vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Denver (1055) is 17 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming CU Denver students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman CU Denver students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- UT Arlington has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than CU Denver (74.6%)
CU Denver vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at CU Denver is the same as at The University of Texas at Arlington (40% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $16,500 more per year than UT Arlington graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $51,700)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $3,190 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Denver graduates. ($18,000 vs. $21,190)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than CU Denver graduates. ($186 vs. $219)
- More CU Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/