| CU Boulder vs. Metropolitan State University of Denver |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #18 in Federal Region VIII Universities #16 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| 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 |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,214 Colorado Residents $42,970 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,124 Colorado Residents $30,684 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,634 Colorado Residents $38,802 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,017 Colorado Residents $13,033 Out-of-State |
| More$11,665 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,179 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,340 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,010 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter78.08% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.80% |
| Lower14.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.12% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger38,799 | Total Enrollment | Smaller18,453 |
| Larger32,244 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller17,274 |
| Larger6,555 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,179 |
| Smaller797 | Online Student Population | Larger4,515 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower32% |
| 16% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower63% |
| 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 | |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 2,580 | Number of faculty | 1,457 |
| Higher$119,920 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$91,331 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.