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CU Boulder CU Denver MSU OSU University of Missouri-Kansas City UCCS UNT UO DU Missouri State University-Springfield Colorado School of Mines UT Arlington| Colorado State University Fort Collins | Wichita State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado State | WSU | ||
| Location | Fort Collins, CO | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,403 | 16,216 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #359 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado State | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,218 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,078 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,728 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,926 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,727 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 79% |
Admission |
Colorado State | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,122 | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | 30,066 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 953/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Colorado State | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado State | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,004 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $211 |
Diversity |
Colorado State | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Colorado State | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Colorado State | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado State University Fort Collins is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (33,403 students vs. 16,216 students)
Colorado State vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado State or WSU?
- Colorado State University Fort Collins is 49.2% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($10,218.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.6% higher at Colorado State than Wichita State University ($30,078.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Colorado State ($13,553 vs. $16,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wichita State University are 8.9% lower than costs at Colorado State University Fort Collins ($12,610 vs. $13,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wichita State University than Colorado State University Fort Collins (79% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Fort Collins students is 50.9% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($10,727 vs. $7,110)
Colorado State vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado State or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Colorado State .
- The average SAT score at Colorado State University Fort Collins (1145) is 56 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming Colorado State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Colorado State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Colorado State (90.8%)
Colorado State vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado State or WSU? 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 WSU and Colorado State.
- The graduation rate at Colorado State is higher than Wichita State University (64% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Colorado State University Fort Collins earn on average $8,000 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $504 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado State graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,004)
- WSU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado State graduates. ($211 vs. $217)
- More Colorado State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/