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CU Boulder Colorado State DU Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS MSU Regis Texas Tech Colorado School of Mines University of Northern Colorado Utah State University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| University of Colorado Denver | University of Wyoming | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | UW | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,744 | 11,100 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,736 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,992 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,079 | $12,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,384 | $8,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
CU Denver | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,631 | 5,797 | ||
| Admitted | 11,658 | 5,564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Denver | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $191 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | UW | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
CU Denver | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | UW | ||
| 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 UW based on total student enrollment (23,744 students vs. 11,100 students)
CU Denver vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or UW?
- University of Colorado Denver is 82% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($8,736.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at CU Denver than University of Wyoming ($25,992.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than CU Denver ($12,819 vs. $16,079)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wyoming are 22.6% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($11,610 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wyoming than University of Colorado Denver (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Denver students is 4.9% larger than aid received University of Wyoming ($9,384 vs. $8,942)
CU Denver vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 67 points higher than at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming UW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CU Denver (23)
- Accepted freshman UW students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CU Denver (3.46)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than CU Denver (74.6%)
CU Denver vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver or UW? 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 UW and CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at UW is higher than University of Colorado Denver (53% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $16,800 more per year than UW graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $51,400)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $2,690 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Denver graduates. ($18,500 vs. $21,190)
- UW graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than CU Denver graduates. ($191 vs. $219)
- More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU Denver students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/