| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,214 Colorado Residents $42,970 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,223 Arizona Residents $33,139 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,634 Colorado Residents $38,802 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,587 Arizona Residents $27,521 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,665 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,396 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,340 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter78.08% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.89% |
| Lower14.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.11% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller38,799 | Total Enrollment | Larger79,818 |
| Smaller32,244 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger65,450 |
| Smaller6,555 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,368 |
| Smaller797 | Online Student Population | Larger3,837 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| Lower16% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher18% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower87% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 2,580 | Number of faculty | 4,661 |
| Higher$119,920 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$114,196 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.