| CU Boulder vs. Washington State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #146 in National Universities #7 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 | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$16,430 Colorado Residents $41,943 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,997 Washington Residents $29,073 Out-of-State |
| expensive$17,462 Colorado Residents $38,020 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,400 Washington Residents $29,567 Out-of-State |
| Less$11,017 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,881 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,280 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter80.73% | Acceptance Rate | Easier83.10% |
| Lower16.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable24.75% |
| 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 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger39,585 | Total Enrollment | Smaller27,539 |
| Larger31,034 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller22,612 |
| Larger8,551 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,927 |
| Smaller3,156 | Online Student Population | Larger4,255 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower62% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,734) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,450) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 2,686 | Number of faculties | 1,836 |
| Higher$113,287 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,937 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.