| UCD vs. PPCC |
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|---|---|---|
#168 in National Universities #6 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #4 in Colorado Community Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Associate's - Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,017 Colorado Residents $28,209 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$4,302 Colorado Residents $16,534 Out-of-State |
| $8,947 Colorado Residents $26,047 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$8,893 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,496 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,140 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 74.58% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 14.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger23,744 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,899 |
| Larger14,055 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller11,899 |
| 9,689 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Larger4,713 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,480 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher43% | Graduate Rate | Lower22% |
| Higher32% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower20% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,250) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,680) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 5,419 | Number of faculties | 662 |
| Higher$85,112 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$64,137 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.