| Texas vs. Colorado State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#32 in National Universities #50 in World University Rankings #2 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #187 in National Universities #6 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,678 Texas Residents $42,778 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,896 Colorado Residents $33,751 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,012 Texas Residents $22,954 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,584 Colorado Residents $29,786 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,302 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,670 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,370 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,180 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter31.35% | Acceptance Rate | Easier90.77% |
| Favorable48.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.54% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger52,384 | Total Enrollment | Smaller33,403 |
| Larger41,309 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller25,777 |
| Larger11,075 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller7,626 |
| Smaller375 | Online Student Population | Larger3,726 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher87% | Graduate Rate | Lower66% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,953) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,726) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,890) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 3,319 | Number of faculties | 2,255 |
| Higher$133,806 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$101,840 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.