| UCD vs. UWM |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#168 in National Universities #6 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #169 in National Universities #7 in Wisconsin 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,017 Colorado Residents $28,209 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,020 Wisconsin Residents $22,020 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,947 Colorado Residents $26,047 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,266 Wisconsin Residents $25,697 Out-of-State |
| More$8,893 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,805 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,140 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter74.58% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.32% |
| Lower14.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.02% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger23,744 | Total Enrollment | Smaller22,676 |
| Smaller14,055 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,348 |
| Larger9,689 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,328 |
| Larger4,713 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,100 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower43% | Graduate Rate | Higher47% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher72% |
| 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: 3,695) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,680) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,274) |
| Faculties | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 5,419 | Number of faculties | 1,595 |
| Higher$85,112 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$83,037 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.