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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,617 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #909 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,670 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,749 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,033 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,572 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 1,553 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1150 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 51% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado State University Pueblo is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (6,617 students vs. 2,363 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 77.4% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $6,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.5% higher at Castleton State College than Colorado State University Pueblo ($28,800.00 vs. $13,749.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Pueblo than Castleton State College ($13,033 vs. $16,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado State University Pueblo are 10.6% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($11,220 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Colorado State University Pueblo (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 22.1% larger than aid received Colorado State University Pueblo ($13,007 vs. $10,649)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or CSU-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at Colorado State University Pueblo (970) is 11 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming CSU-Pueblo students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU-Pueblo students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and CSU-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (47% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Colorado State University Pueblo earn on average $1,400 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $37,600)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU-Pueblo students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/