UCD vs. CU Boulder |
#168 in National Universities #6 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$10,017 Colorado Residents $28,209 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,430 Colorado Residents $41,943 Out-of-State |
cheaper$8,947 Colorado Residents $26,047 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,462 Colorado Residents $38,020 Out-of-State |
Less$8,893 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,017 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,140 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,280 SAT 29 ACT |
Tighter74.58% | Acceptance Rate | Easier80.73% |
Lower14.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable16.37% |
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) | 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 |
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 | ||
Smaller23,744 | Total Enrollment | Larger39,585 |
Smaller14,055 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger31,034 |
Larger9,689 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,551 |
Larger4,713 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,156 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower43% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
Higher32% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower15% |
Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,250) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,680) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
5,419 | Number of faculties | 2,686 |
Lower$85,112 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$113,287 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.