Metropolitan State University of Denver vs. Northern Colorado |
#18 in Federal Region VIII Universities #16 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #363 in National Universities #13 in Colorado Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
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) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$10,780 Colorado Residents $29,503 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,010 Colorado Residents $26,204 Out-of-State |
cheaper$10,635 Colorado Residents $12,714 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,788 Colorado Residents $25,426 Out-of-State |
Less$5,100 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$7,813 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,020 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,090 SAT 24 ACT |
Easier97.91% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.54% |
Favorable19.22% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.03% |
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 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 | Smaller9,380 |
Larger15,848 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,728 |
Smaller1,147 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,652 |
Larger4,246 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,594 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower28% | Graduate Rate | Higher51% |
Lower29% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher30% |
Lower63% | Retention Rate | Higher75% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,542) | |
Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,066) | |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
1,169 | Number of faculties | 731 |
Lower$64,710 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$74,863 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.