Metropolitan State University of Denver vs. Colorado State University-Fort Collins |
#18 in Federal Region VIII Universities #16 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #179 in National Universities #7 in Colorado Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | 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 Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$10,780 Colorado Residents $29,503 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,896 Colorado Residents $33,751 Out-of-State |
cheaper$10,635 Colorado Residents $12,714 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,584 Colorado Residents $29,786 Out-of-State |
Less$5,100 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,670 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,020 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,180 SAT 26 ACT |
Easier97.91% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter90.77% |
Favorable19.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.54% |
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 | ||
Smaller16,995 | Total Enrollment | Larger33,403 |
Smaller15,848 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger25,777 |
Smaller1,147 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,626 |
Larger4,246 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,726 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower28% | Graduate Rate | Higher66% |
Higher29% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower18% |
Lower63% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,726) | |
Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,890) | |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
1,169 | Number of faculties | 2,255 |
Lower$64,710 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$101,840 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.