| FLC vs. UCD |
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|---|---|---|
#219 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #17 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 Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,670 Colorado Residents $20,798 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,017 Colorado Residents $28,209 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,960 Colorado Residents $8,358 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,947 Colorado Residents $26,047 Out-of-State |
| More$15,796 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,893 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,160 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,140 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier90.98% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter74.58% |
| Favorable18.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.57% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 | ||
| Smaller3,400 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,744 |
| Smaller3,308 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger14,055 |
| Smaller92 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,689 |
| Smaller152 | Online Student Population | Larger4,713 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower38% | Graduate Rate | Higher43% |
| Higher34% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower32% |
| Lower59% | Retention Rate | Higher70% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,600) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,250) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,830) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,680) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 238 | Number of faculties | 5,419 |
| Lower$69,845 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$85,112 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.