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CU Boulder Colorado State Alabama DU Metropolitan State College of Denver Mississippi State UCCS Tennessee Arkansas Auburn Regis LSU| University of Colorado Denver | University of Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,409 | 24,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #352 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,096 | $9,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,288 | $26,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,303 | $14,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,079 | $13,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 78% |
Admission |
CU Denver | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,569 | 27,837 | ||
| Admitted | 11,336 | 27,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 97.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
CU Denver | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $206 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CU Denver | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 69% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than CU Denver based on total student enrollment (24,043 students vs. 23,409 students)
CU Denver vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or Ole Miss?
- University of Mississippi is 1.7% more expensive to attend than CU Denver for in-state tuition ($9,252.00 vs. $9,096.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at CU Denver than University of Mississippi ($27,288.00 vs. $26,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than CU Denver ($14,946 vs. $15,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 23.9% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($12,040 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Denver than University of Mississippi (86% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 61.8% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($13,070 vs. $8,079)
CU Denver vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 63 points higher than at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CU Denver (23)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CU Denver (3.46)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than CU Denver (77.8%)
CU Denver vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than University of Colorado Denver (60% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $15,500 more per year than Ole Miss graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $52,700)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $1,190 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Denver graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,190)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than CU Denver graduates. ($206 vs. $219)
- More CU Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/