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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Loyola| Colorado Mountain College | Chicago State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mountain College | CSU | ||
| Location | Glenwood Springs, CO | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,184 | 2,317 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradomtn.edu | csu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mountain College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,280 | $7,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,520 | $7,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,092 | $6,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,375 | $15,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 93% |
Admission |
Colorado Mountain College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,404 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 48.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 4.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Colorado Mountain College | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mountain College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,750 | $31,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $323 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mountain College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 12% |
Students |
Colorado Mountain College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mountain College | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colorado Mountain College is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 2,317 students)
Colorado Mountain College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mountain College or CSU?
- Chicago State University is 63.6% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mountain College for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $4,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Colorado Mountain College than Chicago State University ($11,520.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Mountain College than CSU ($6,092 vs. $6,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Mountain College are 21.9% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,320 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Colorado Mountain College (93% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 115.5% larger than aid received Colorado Mountain College ($15,891 vs. $7,375)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mountain College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Colorado Mountain College .
Colorado Mountain College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mountain College or CSU? 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 CSU and Colorado Mountain College.
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Colorado Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $34,700)
- Colorado Mountain College students graduate with a $22,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($8,750 vs. $31,250)
- Colorado Mountain College graduates are paying $233 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($90 vs. $323)
- More Colorado Mountain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/