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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 | Great Basin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | Great Basin College | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Elko, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 3,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | gbcnv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | Great Basin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $3,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $12,872 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | $7,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $5,865 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 68% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | Great Basin College | ||
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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) | |||
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Academics |
Colorado Mesa | Great Basin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | Great Basin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $98 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | Great Basin College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | Great Basin College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | Great Basin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Mesa University is larger than than Great Basin College based on total student enrollment (8,905 students vs. 3,197 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. Great Basin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or Great Basin College?
- Colorado Mesa University is 129% more expensive to attend than Great Basin College for in-state tuition ($8,261.00 vs. $3,608.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at Colorado Mesa than Great Basin College ($21,983.00 vs. $12,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Basin College than Colorado Mesa ($7,058 vs. $15,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Basin College are 92% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($6,000 vs. $11,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Mesa University than Great Basin College (87% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Mesa University students is 57% larger than aid received Great Basin College ($9,209 vs. $5,865)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa or Great Basin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Basin College or Colorado Mesa .
Colorado Mesa vs. Great Basin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa or Great Basin 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 Great Basin College and Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at Colorado Mesa is higher than Great Basin College (25% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Colorado Mesa University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Great Basin College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,800)
- Great Basin College students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($9,500 vs. $21,750)
- Great Basin College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($98 vs. $224)
- More Colorado Mesa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Great Basin College students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/