| Colorado Mesa vs. UCD |
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|---|---|---|
#13 in Federal Region VIII Universities #12 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #168 in National Universities #6 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,712 Colorado Residents $24,312 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,017 Colorado Residents $28,209 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,652 Colorado Residents $15,830 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,947 Colorado Residents $26,047 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,434 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,893 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,050 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,140 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier81.76% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter74.58% |
| Favorable21.84% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.57% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,905 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,744 |
| Smaller8,681 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger14,055 |
| Smaller224 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,689 |
| Smaller666 | Online Student Population | Larger4,713 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower39% | Graduate Rate | Higher43% |
| Lower27% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher32% |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,661) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,250) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,372) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,680) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 574 | Number of faculties | 5,419 |
| Lower$65,401 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$85,112 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.