Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between selected colleges including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Community College | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| Colorado School of Mines | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,483) | ✔ ($6,800) |
| Fort Lewis College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,600) | ✔ ($5,830) |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
| United States Air Force Academy | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,070) | ✔ |
| Western Colorado University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,241) | ✔ ($4,982) |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between selected colleges including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Community College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Colorado School of Mines | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Fort Lewis College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| United States Air Force Academy | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Western Colorado University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 5 schools are NAA members, and 5 schools are NCAA members.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Community College | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Colorado School of Mines | NAA, NCAA | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | 10 athletic programs |
| Fort Lewis College | NAA, NCAA | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | - | 8 athletic programs |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | NAA, NCAA | - | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | 8 athletic programs |
| United States Air Force Academy | NAA, NCAA | Mountain West Conference | Mountain West Conference | Mountain West Conference | - |
| Western Colorado University | NAA, NCAA | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference | - | 7 athletic programs |
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of selected colleges including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Community College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Colorado School of Mines | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Fort Lewis College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| United States Air Force Academy | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ |
| Western Colorado University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Top Colleges By Subject
- Tightest Schools To Admit (Lowest Acceptance Rate)
- Affordable Schools To Admit (Highest Acceptance Rate)
- Most Favored Schools (Highest Yield)
- Colleges with Low Yield
- Expensive Colleges (Highest Tuition & Fees)
- Inexpensive Colleges (Lowest Tuition & Fees)
- Colleges with Most Students
- Colleges with Least Students
- Colleges with Most Online Students
- Colleges with Least Online Students
- Colleges with Highest Graduation Rates
- Colleges with Lowest Graduation Rates
- Low Student to Faculty Ratio
- High Student to Faculty Ratio
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs