| Colorado State vs. Virginia |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#187 in National Universities #6 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #31 in National Universities #156 in World University Rankings #2 in Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,896 Colorado Residents $33,751 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$20,986 Virginia Residents $58,014 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,584 Colorado Residents $29,786 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$22,612 Virginia Residents $36,198 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,670 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$23,989 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,180 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,490 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier90.77% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter18.66% |
| Lower18.54% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable42.32% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger33,403 | Total Enrollment | Smaller26,082 |
| Larger25,777 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller17,444 |
| Smaller7,626 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,638 |
| Larger3,726 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,038 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower66% | Graduate Rate | Higher95% |
| Higher18% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower2% |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,726) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,429) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,890) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,810) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 2,255 | Number of faculties | 2,614 |
| Lower$101,840 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$145,554 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.