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Overview |
Colorado Mountain College | RU | ||
| Location | Glenwood Springs, CO | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,184 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradomtn.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mountain College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,280 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,520 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,092 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,375 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 96% |
Admission |
Colorado Mountain College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Colorado Mountain College | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mountain College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $237 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mountain College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Colorado Mountain College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mountain College | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Colorado Mountain College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 5,184 students)
Colorado Mountain College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mountain College or RU?
- Radford University is 74.3% more expensive to attend than Colorado Mountain College for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $4,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at RU than Colorado Mountain College ($20,246.00 vs. $11,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Mountain College than RU ($6,092 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 7.1% lower than costs at Colorado Mountain College ($10,567 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Colorado Mountain College (96% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 32% larger than aid received Colorado Mountain College ($9,733 vs. $7,375)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mountain College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Colorado Mountain College .
Colorado Mountain College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mountain College or RU? 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 RU and Colorado Mountain College.
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Colorado Mountain College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $34,700)
- Colorado Mountain College students graduate with a $14,250 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($8,750 vs. $23,000)
- Colorado Mountain College graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($90 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mountain College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/