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CU Boulder UT Dallas CU Denver UNT Texas Tech UT Arlington UT Austin UTSA MSU Texas A&M Texas State OSU| Colorado State University Fort Collins | University of Houston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado State | UH | ||
| Location | Fort Collins, CO | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,403 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #359 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado State | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,218 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,078 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,728 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,926 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,727 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 75% |
Admission |
Colorado State | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,122 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 30,066 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1160/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado State | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado State | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,004 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $204 |
Diversity |
Colorado State | UH | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Colorado State | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Colorado State | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than Colorado State based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 33,403 students)
Colorado State vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado State or UH?
- Colorado State University Fort Collins is 17.7% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($10,218.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at Colorado State than University of Houston ($30,078.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than Colorado State ($14,056 vs. $16,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 31.8% lower than costs at Colorado State University Fort Collins ($10,418 vs. $13,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston than Colorado State University Fort Collins (75% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 6.8% larger than aid received Colorado State University Fort Collins ($11,457 vs. $10,727)
Colorado State vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado State or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Colorado State .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 9 points higher than at Colorado State (1145)
- Incoming UH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Colorado State (25)
- Accepted freshman Colorado State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UH (3.46)
- Colorado State has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than UH (66.2%)
Colorado State vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado State or UH? 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 UH and Colorado State.
- The graduation rate at Colorado State is higher than University of Houston (64% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $7,200 more per year than Colorado State graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $51,800)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $1,254 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado State graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,004)
- UH graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado State graduates. ($204 vs. $217)
- More Colorado State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/