| CU Boulder vs. UO |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #239 in National Universities #7 in Oregon 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$16,430 Colorado Residents $41,943 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,669 Oregon Residents $43,302 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,462 Colorado Residents $38,020 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$19,236 Oregon Residents $32,709 Out-of-State |
| More$11,017 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,829 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,280 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,260 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter80.73% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.29% |
| Lower16.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable16.57% |
| 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger39,585 | Total Enrollment | Smaller23,163 |
| Larger31,034 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller19,565 |
| Larger8,551 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,598 |
| Larger3,156 | Online Student Population | Smaller355 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower73% |
| Lower15% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher16% |
| Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,983) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 2,686 | Number of faculties | 1,313 |
| Higher$113,287 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$109,504 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.