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Bowie State University Western State Colorado University Metropolitan State College of Denver FLC Morgan State University of Northern Colorado UCCS UMES CU Denver Adams State College Colorado State CU Boulder| Colorado Mesa University | Coppin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | Coppin | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 2,006 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | #795 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | coppin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | Coppin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $4,836 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $11,492 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $11,746 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | $8,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $13,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | Coppin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,810 | 3,299 | ||
| Admitted | 8,021 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 45% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 2.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 860/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado Mesa | Coppin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | Coppin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $232 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | Coppin | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | Coppin | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | Coppin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Mesa University is larger than than Coppin based on total student enrollment (8,905 students vs. 2,006 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. Coppin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or Coppin?
- Colorado Mesa University is 70.8% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($8,261.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.3% higher at Colorado Mesa than Coppin State University ($21,983.00 vs. $11,492.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than Colorado Mesa ($8,562 vs. $15,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Mesa University are 1.9% lower than costs at Coppin State University ($11,522 vs. $11,746)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than Colorado Mesa University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is 42.2% larger than aid received Colorado Mesa University ($13,097 vs. $9,209)
Colorado Mesa vs. Coppin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa or Coppin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coppin or Colorado Mesa .
- The average SAT score at Colorado Mesa University (952) is 64 points higher than at Coppin (888)
- Incoming Colorado Mesa students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Coppin (18)
- Accepted freshman Colorado Mesa students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- Colorado Mesa has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Coppin (45%)
Colorado Mesa vs. Coppin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa or Coppin? 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 Coppin and Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at Colorado Mesa is higher than Coppin State University (25% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Colorado Mesa University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $38,300)
- Colorado Mesa University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Coppin graduates. ($21,750 vs. $22,500)
- Colorado Mesa graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Coppin graduates. ($224 vs. $232)
- More Colorado Mesa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/