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Overview |
UCCS | Colorado Mountain College | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Glenwood Springs, CO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | coloradomtn.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | Colorado Mountain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $2,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $11,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $11,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $6,092 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $7,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 56% |
Admission |
UCCS | Colorado Mountain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | - | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UCCS | Colorado Mountain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | Colorado Mountain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $8,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $90 |
Diversity |
UCCS | Colorado Mountain College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
UCCS | Colorado Mountain College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | Colorado Mountain College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than Colorado Mountain College based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 5,184 students)
UCCS vs. Colorado Mountain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or Colorado Mountain College?
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 63.1% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mountain College for in-state tuition ($7,632.00 vs. $4,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.3% higher at UCCS than Colorado Mountain College ($20,544.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Mountain College than UCCS ($6,092 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Mountain College are 0.7% lower than costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($11,320 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Colorado Springs than Colorado Mountain College (84% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Mountain College students is 26.3% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($7,375 vs. $5,841)
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or Colorado Mountain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colorado Mountain College or UCCS .
UCCS vs. Colorado Mountain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS or Colorado Mountain College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Colorado Mountain College and UCCS.
- Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn on average $11,700 more per year than Colorado Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $34,700)
- Colorado Mountain College students graduate with a $12,249 lower median federal student loan debt than UCCS graduates. ($8,750 vs. $20,999)
- Colorado Mountain College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than UCCS graduates. ($90 vs. $217)
- More UCCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mountain College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/