| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,214 Colorado Residents $42,970 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,320 Oregon Residents $42,516 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,634 Colorado Residents $38,802 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$19,474 Oregon Residents $33,379 Out-of-State |
| More$11,665 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,938 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,340 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,260 SAT 27 ACT |
| Tighter78.08% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.30% |
| Lower14.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable14.40% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger38,799 | Total Enrollment | Smaller24,404 |
| Larger32,244 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller20,622 |
| Larger6,555 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,782 |
| Larger797 | Online Student Population | Smaller648 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower72% |
| Lower16% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher17% |
| Higher90% | 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 | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| 19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 2,580 | Number of faculty | 1,438 |
| Higher$119,920 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$111,819 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.