| Metropolitan State University of Denver vs. Arapahoe CC |
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|---|---|---|
#18 in Federal Region VIII Universities #16 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in Colorado Community Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,780 Colorado Residents $29,503 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,308 Colorado Residents $16,542 Out-of-State |
| $10,635 Colorado Residents $12,714 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$5,100 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$6,690 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,020 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 97.91% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 19.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| 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 | ||
| Larger16,995 | Total Enrollment | Smaller12,636 |
| Larger15,848 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller12,636 |
| 1,147 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Larger4,246 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,170 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher28% | Graduate Rate | Lower26% |
| Lower29% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher38% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Evening/Weekend College |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty23 to 1 |
| 1,169 | Number of faculties | 488 |
| Lower$64,710 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$74,455 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.