| CU Boulder vs. Western Colorado |
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|---|---|---|
#163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #10 in Federal Region VIII Universities #9 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,214 Colorado Residents $42,970 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,318 Colorado Residents $24,434 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,634 Colorado Residents $38,802 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,550 Colorado Residents $15,550 Out-of-State |
| More$11,665 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,237 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,340 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,260 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter78.08% | Acceptance Rate | Easier99.71% |
| Favorable14.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.48% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | Smaller3,568 |
| Larger32,244 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,148 |
| Larger6,555 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller420 |
| Smaller797 | Online Student Population | Larger1,449 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower50% |
| 16% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,241) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,982) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 2,580 | Number of faculty | 218 |
| Higher$119,920 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,653 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.