| UCD vs. Western Colorado |
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|---|---|---|
#168 in National Universities #6 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$10,383 Colorado Residents $29,391 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,318 Colorado Residents $24,434 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,298 Colorado Residents $27,154 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,550 Colorado Residents $15,550 Out-of-State |
| More$9,633 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,237 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,100 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter74.68% | Acceptance Rate | Easier99.71% |
| Favorable13.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.48% |
| 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 English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger23,124 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,568 |
| Larger13,921 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,148 |
| Larger9,203 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller420 |
| Larger4,254 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,449 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower46% | Graduate Rate | Higher50% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher73% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,250) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,241) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,680) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,982) |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 6,194 | Number of faculty | 218 |
| Higher$107,980 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,653 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.