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Western State Colorado University Metropolitan State College of Denver FLC University of Northern Colorado UCCS CU Denver Adams State College Colorado State CU Boulder DU MSU UW| Colorado Mesa University | Brazosport College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | BC | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Lake Jackson, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 4,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | brazosport.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $1,726 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $4,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $8,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | $4,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $4,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,810 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,021 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado Mesa | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $54 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | BC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Mesa University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (8,905 students vs. 4,044 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or BC?
- Colorado Mesa University is 214.2% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($8,261.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 441.1% higher at Colorado Mesa than Brazosport College ($21,983.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than Colorado Mesa ($4,718 vs. $15,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 32.4% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($8,700 vs. $11,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brazosport College than Colorado Mesa University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Mesa University students is 129.1% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($9,209 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Colorado Mesa .
Colorado Mesa vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa or BC? 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 BC and Colorado Mesa.
- Graduates from Colorado Mesa University earn on average $400 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $16,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($5,250 vs. $21,750)
- BC graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($54 vs. $224)
- More Colorado Mesa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/