| Metropolitan State University of Denver vs. Colorado State University Global |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#18 in Federal Region VIII Universities #16 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #27 in Federal Region VIII Universities #24 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,780 Colorado Residents $29,503 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,400 Colorado Residents $8,400 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,635 Colorado Residents $12,714 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,000 Colorado Residents $9,000 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,100 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$7,173 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,020 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier97.91% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter96.88% |
| Lower19.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable73.39% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | Smaller9,565 |
| Larger15,848 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,433 |
| Smaller1,147 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,132 |
| Smaller4,246 | Online Student Population | Larger9,565 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 28% | Graduate Rate | - |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher63% | Retention Rate | Lower33% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,169 | Number of faculties | 575 |
| Higher$64,710 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$48,650 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.