| CU Boulder vs. Mines |
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|---|---|---|
#163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #88 in National Universities #3 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 | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,214 Colorado Residents $42,970 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$21,914 Colorado Residents $45,824 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$16,634 Colorado Residents $38,802 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$22,100 Colorado Residents $45,824 Out-of-State |
| More$11,665 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,790 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,340 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,400 SAT 32 ACT |
| Easier78.08% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter60.69% |
| Lower14.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.08% |
| 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 Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 | ||
| Larger38,799 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,044 |
| Larger32,244 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,195 |
| Larger6,555 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,849 |
| Larger797 | Online Student Population | Smaller213 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower74% | Graduate Rate | Higher82% |
| Higher16% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower13% |
| Lower90% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,483) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,800) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 2,580 | Number of faculty | 445 |
| Lower$119,920 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$126,001 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.