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Baylor SMU CU Boulder CU Denver Texas A&M UT Austin Colorado State Colorado School of Mines Trinity UT Arlington USD AU| University of Denver | Texas Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DU | TCU | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,387 | 12,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,032 | $57,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,032 | $57,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,049 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,324 | $39,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,023 | $33,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
DU | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,214 | 20,517 | ||
| Admitted | 13,679 | 8,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 1150/1375 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
DU | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $222 |
Diversity |
DU | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
DU | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 52% | ||
Campus |
DU | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Denver is larger than than TCU based on total student enrollment (13,387 students vs. 12,785 students)
DU vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or TCU?
- University of Denver is 1.6% more expensive to attend than TCU for in-state tuition ($58,032.00 vs. $57,130.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at DU than Texas Christian University ($58,032.00 vs. $57,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Christian University than DU ($39,005 vs. $43,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 15.2% lower than costs at University of Denver ($14,800 vs. $17,049)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Denver than Texas Christian University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 5.6% larger than aid received University of Denver ($33,813 vs. $32,023)
DU vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 29 points higher than at TCU (1220)
- Incoming DU students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at TCU (28)
- Accepted freshman DU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at TCU (3.68)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than TCU (42.6%)
DU vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU or TCU? 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 TCU and DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than Texas Christian University (78% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $5,800 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $2,199 lower median federal student loan debt than DU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,699)
- TCU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than DU graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/