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CU Boulder CU Denver Colorado State Colorado School of Mines Western State Colorado University AU USD Gonzaga Creighton University Elon Loyola Marymount Colorado Mesa| University of Denver | Fort Lewis College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DU | FLC | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Durango, CO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,387 | 3,413 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | fortlewis.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | FLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,032 | $7,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,032 | $18,688 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,049 | $13,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,324 | $16,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,023 | $13,989 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
DU | FLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,214 | 4,253 | ||
| Admitted | 13,679 | 3,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DU | FLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | FLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $201 |
Diversity |
DU | FLC | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 25% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
DU | FLC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 61% | ||
Campus |
DU | FLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Denver is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (13,387 students vs. 3,413 students)
DU vs. FLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or FLC?
- University of Denver is 667.6% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($58,032.00 vs. $7,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.5% higher at DU than Fort Lewis College ($58,032.00 vs. $18,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Lewis College than DU ($16,074 vs. $43,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Lewis College are 27.3% lower than costs at University of Denver ($13,390 vs. $17,049)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Denver than Fort Lewis College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Denver students is 128.9% larger than aid received Fort Lewis College ($32,023 vs. $13,989)
DU vs. FLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or FLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FLC or DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 237 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming DU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at FLC (22)
- Accepted freshman DU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than DU (71.2%)
DU vs. FLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU or FLC? 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 FLC and DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than Fort Lewis College (78% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $24,400 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $4,199 lower median federal student loan debt than DU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,699)
- FLC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than DU graduates. ($201 vs. $245)
- More DU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FLC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/