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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 Mountain College | Colorado Mesa University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mountain College | Colorado Mesa | ||
| Location | Glenwood Springs, CO | Grand Junction, CO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,184 | 8,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradomtn.edu | mesastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mountain College | Colorado Mesa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,280 | $8,261 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,520 | $21,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $11,522 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,092 | $15,085 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,375 | $9,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 87% |
Admission |
Colorado Mountain College | Colorado Mesa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,810 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,021 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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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 Mountain College | Colorado Mesa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mountain College | Colorado Mesa | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,750 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $224 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mountain College | Colorado Mesa | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Colorado Mountain College | Colorado Mesa | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mountain College | Colorado Mesa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Mesa University is larger than than Colorado Mountain College based on total student enrollment (8,905 students vs. 5,184 students)
Colorado Mountain College vs. Colorado Mesa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mountain College or Colorado Mesa?
- Colorado Mesa University is 76.5% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mountain College for in-state tuition ($8,261.00 vs. $4,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.8% higher at Colorado Mesa than Colorado Mountain College ($21,983.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Mountain College than Colorado Mesa ($6,092 vs. $15,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Mountain College are 1.8% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($11,320 vs. $11,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Mesa University than Colorado Mountain College (87% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Mesa University students is 24.9% larger than aid received Colorado Mountain College ($9,209 vs. $7,375)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mountain College or Colorado Mesa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colorado Mesa or Colorado Mountain College .
Colorado Mountain College vs. Colorado Mesa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mountain College or Colorado Mesa? 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 Mesa and Colorado Mountain College.
- Graduates from Colorado Mesa University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Colorado Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $34,700)
- Colorado Mountain College students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($8,750 vs. $21,750)
- Colorado Mountain College graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($90 vs. $224)
- More Colorado Mountain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mesa students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/