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Overview |
CU Denver | Louisville | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,744 | 22,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #382 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,736 | $12,324 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,992 | $28,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,079 | $19,327 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,384 | $12,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
CU Denver | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,631 | 15,462 | ||
| Admitted | 11,658 | 12,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Denver | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $203 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CU Denver | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | Louisville | ||
| 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
- University of Colorado Denver is larger than than Louisville based on total student enrollment (23,744 students vs. 22,017 students)
CU Denver vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or Louisville?
- University of Louisville is 41.1% more expensive to attend than CU Denver for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $8,736.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Louisville than University of Colorado Denver ($28,670.00 vs. $25,992.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Denver than Louisville ($16,079 vs. $19,327)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 33.4% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($10,668 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than University of Colorado Denver (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 30.2% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($12,216 vs. $9,384)
CU Denver vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 104 points higher than at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CU Denver (23)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at CU Denver (3.46)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than CU Denver (74.6%)
CU Denver vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver or Louisville? 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 Louisville and CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than University of Colorado Denver (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $23,000 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $1,534 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Denver graduates. ($19,656 vs. $21,190)
- Louisville graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CU Denver graduates. ($203 vs. $219)
- More CU Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/