Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
CU Boulder Colorado State DU Metropolitan State College of Denver University of Northern Colorado Regis Texas Tech Colorado School of Mines CSU-Pueblo Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Cleveland State WSU| University of Colorado Denver | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CU Denver | UCCS | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Colorado Springs, CO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,409 | 11,213 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #654 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | uccs.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CU Denver | UCCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,096 | $8,012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,288 | $18,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $12,278 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,303 | $16,816 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,079 | $6,698 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 74% |
Admission |
CU Denver | UCCS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,569 | 13,103 | ||
| Admitted | 11,336 | 12,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 96.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
CU Denver | UCCS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CU Denver | UCCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $20,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $217 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | UCCS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CU Denver | UCCS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 18% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | UCCS | ||
| 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 UCCS based on total student enrollment (23,409 students vs. 11,213 students)
CU Denver vs. UCCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or UCCS?
- University of Colorado Denver is 13.5% more expensive to attend than UCCS for in-state tuition ($9,096.00 vs. $8,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at CU Denver than University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($27,288.00 vs. $18,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Denver than UCCS ($15,303 vs. $16,816)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Colorado Colorado Springs are 21.5% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($12,278 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Denver than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (86% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Denver students is 20.6% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($8,079 vs. $6,698)
CU Denver vs. UCCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or UCCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCCS or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (1088) is 33 points higher than at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming UCCS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CU Denver (23)
- Accepted freshman CU Denver students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UCCS (3.36)
- UCCS has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than CU Denver (77.8%)
CU Denver vs. UCCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver or UCCS? 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 UCCS and CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at UCCS is higher than University of Colorado Denver (41% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $21,800 more per year than UCCS graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $46,400)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $191 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Denver graduates. ($20,999 vs. $21,190)
- UCCS graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than CU Denver graduates. ($217 vs. $219)
- More UCCS 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/