| Metropolitan State University of Denver vs. Colorado Mesa |
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|---|---|---|
#18 in Federal Region VIII Universities #16 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in Federal Region VIII Universities #12 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| 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 Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,780 Colorado Residents $29,503 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,712 Colorado Residents $24,312 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,635 Colorado Residents $12,714 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,652 Colorado Residents $15,830 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,100 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,434 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,020 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,050 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier97.91% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter81.76% |
| Lower19.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.84% |
| 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) | 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 | ||
| Larger16,995 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,905 |
| Larger15,848 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,681 |
| Larger1,147 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller224 |
| Larger4,246 | Online Student Population | Smaller666 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower28% | Graduate Rate | Higher39% |
| Higher29% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower27% |
| Lower63% | Retention Rate | Higher76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,661) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,372) | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,169 | Number of faculties | 574 |
| Lower$64,710 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$65,401 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.