| Colorado State University-Fort Collins vs. CU Boulder |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#179 in National Universities #7 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado 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 | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,373 Colorado Residents $35,061 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,214 Colorado Residents $42,970 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$14,125 Colorado Residents $30,813 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,634 Colorado Residents $38,802 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,375 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,665 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,340 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier88.54% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.08% |
| Favorable16.11% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.15% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller34,096 | Total Enrollment | Larger38,799 |
| Smaller26,221 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,244 |
| Larger7,875 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,555 |
| Larger4,704 | Online Student Population | Smaller797 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower67% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
| 16% | Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,726) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,890) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 2,275 | Number of faculty | 2,580 |
| Lower$106,952 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$119,920 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.