| DU vs. ORU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#99 in National Universities #4 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$61,398 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$35,470 |
| expensive$42,173 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,628 |
| More$32,326 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$17,447 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,320 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,200 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter77.81% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.90% |
| Lower9.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.82% |
| 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 Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Larger12,813 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,936 |
| Larger6,614 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,017 |
| Larger6,199 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller919 |
| Larger2,787 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,588 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower57% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| Higher89% | Retention Rate | Lower80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,647) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,607) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,925) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,850) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,494 | Number of faculty | 377 |
| Higher$118,036 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,504 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.