| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,214 Colorado Residents $42,970 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,973 Washington Residents $43,209 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,634 Colorado Residents $38,802 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$18,792 Washington Residents $32,811 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,665 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$15,799 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,340 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier78.08% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter39.15% |
| Lower14.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable26.58% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller38,799 | Total Enrollment | Larger56,997 |
| Smaller32,244 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger40,684 |
| Smaller6,555 | Graduate Student Population | Larger16,313 |
| Smaller797 | Online Student Population | Larger1,656 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower74% | Graduate Rate | Higher85% |
| 16% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower90% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| 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 | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 2,580 | Number of faculty | 6,724 |
| Lower$119,920 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$137,062 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.