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CU Boulder CU Denver MSU Colorado State Colorado School of Mines AU USD Gonzaga Creighton University Elon Utah State University Loyola Marymount| University of Denver | University of Wyoming | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DU | UW | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,387 | 10,913 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #334 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,032 | $4,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,032 | $20,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,049 | $13,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,324 | $13,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,023 | $8,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
DU | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,214 | 5,644 | ||
| Admitted | 13,679 | 5,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
DU | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $191 |
Diversity |
DU | UW | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
DU | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 40% | ||
Campus |
DU | UW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Denver is larger than than UW based on total student enrollment (13,387 students vs. 10,913 students)
DU vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or UW?
- University of Denver is 1,065.3% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($58,032.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.5% higher at DU than University of Wyoming ($58,032.00 vs. $20,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than DU ($13,299 vs. $43,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wyoming are 27.8% lower than costs at University of Denver ($13,340 vs. $17,049)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Denver than University of Wyoming (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Denver students is 265.5% larger than aid received University of Wyoming ($32,023 vs. $8,761)
DU vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 127 points higher than at UW (1122)
- Incoming DU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UW (25)
- Accepted freshman DU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at UW (3.53)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than DU (71.2%)
DU vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than University of Wyoming (78% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $12,000 more per year than UW graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $51,400)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $5,199 lower median federal student loan debt than DU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $23,699)
- UW graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than DU graduates. ($191 vs. $245)
- More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/