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UT Arlington CU Boulder UT Dallas Colorado State Texas Tech UH DU Texas A&M UT Austin Texas State Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS| University of Colorado Denver | University of North Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | UNT | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,744 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,736 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,992 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,079 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,384 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
CU Denver | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,631 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 11,658 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/27 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Denver | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $206 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CU Denver | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | UNT | ||
| 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 North Texas is larger than than CU Denver based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 23,744 students)
CU Denver vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or UNT?
- University of Colorado Denver is 5.3% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($8,736.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at CU Denver than University of North Texas ($25,992.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than CU Denver ($15,283 vs. $16,079)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 36.7% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($10,412 vs. $14,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Denver as University of North Texas (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Denver students is 2.5% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($9,384 vs. $9,159)
CU Denver vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 38 points higher than at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming UNT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CU Denver (23)
- Accepted freshman CU Denver students have at the same average high school GPA (3.46) as students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than CU Denver (74.6%)
CU Denver vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver or UNT? 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 UNT and CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than University of Colorado Denver (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $21,200 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $1,190 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Denver graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,190)
- UNT 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 UNT students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/