| MECR vs. CCU |
| Rankings* | #16 in Federal Region VIII Universities #20 in Colorado Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Post-BS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,800 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$39,266 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $16,733 |
| - | Average Financial Aid Amount | $12,658 |
| Admission | ||
| 100.00% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 100.00% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School Record Recommendations Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller45 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,964 |
| Smaller11 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,602 |
| Smaller34 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,362 |
| - | Online Student Population | 5,248 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher83% | Graduate Rate | Lower60% |
| - | Retention Rate | 83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,159) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,684) | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| - | Number of faculties | 623 |
| - | Average Faculty Salary | $63,432 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.