CU Boulder vs. ASU Tempe |
#163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #81 in National Universities #126 in World University Rankings #1 in Arizona Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$16,430 Colorado Residents $41,943 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,051 Arizona Residents $32,193 Out-of-State |
expensive$17,462 Colorado Residents $38,020 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,389 Arizona Residents $26,735 Out-of-State |
Less$11,017 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,108 |
Admission | ||
1,280 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | - |
Tighter80.73% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.75% |
Lower16.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.54% |
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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller39,585 | Total Enrollment | Larger80,065 |
Smaller31,034 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger65,492 |
Smaller8,551 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,573 |
Smaller3,156 | Online Student Population | Larger4,395 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower66% |
Lower15% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher19% |
Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,179) |
✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
2,686 | Number of faculties | 4,304 |
Higher$113,287 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$107,320 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.