| CU Boulder vs. UW |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #55 in National Universities #25 in World University Rankings #1 in Washington 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 Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$16,430 Colorado Residents $41,943 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,643 Washington Residents $41,997 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,462 Colorado Residents $38,020 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$18,633 Washington Residents $32,511 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,017 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$15,700 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,280 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier80.73% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter47.52% |
| Lower16.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.61% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program 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 | ||
| Smaller39,585 | Total Enrollment | Larger52,319 |
| Smaller31,034 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger36,213 |
| Smaller8,551 | Graduate Student Population | Larger16,106 |
| Larger3,156 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,207 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower74% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower88% | Retention Rate | Higher94% |
| 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: 10,310) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 2,686 | Number of faculties | 5,865 |
| Lower$113,287 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$125,458 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.