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Western State Colorado University University of Phoenix-Colorado Campus Colorado Mesa University of Phoenix-Online Campus Colorado State CU Boulder GCU UCCS Adams State College Capella University University of Northern Colorado CSU-Pueblo| Fort Lewis College | Colorado Technical University Online | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FLC | Colorado Tech Online | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Colorado Springs, CO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,413 | 22,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | coloradotech.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | Colorado Tech Online | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,560 | $11,281 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,688 | $11,281 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,390 | $7,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,074 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,989 | $5,357 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 84% |
Admission |
FLC | Colorado Tech Online | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,253 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,964 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FLC | Colorado Tech Online | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | Colorado Tech Online | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $58,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $33,706 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $348 |
Diversity |
FLC | Colorado Tech Online | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
FLC | Colorado Tech Online | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | - | ||
Campus |
FLC | Colorado Tech Online | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Technical University Online is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (22,757 students vs. 3,413 students)
FLC vs. Colorado Tech Online Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or Colorado Tech Online?
- Colorado Technical University Online is 49.2% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($11,281.00 vs. $7,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.7% higher at FLC than Colorado Technical University Online ($18,688.00 vs. $11,281.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Technical University Online than FLC ($13,796 vs. $16,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Technical University Online are 89.8% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($7,056 vs. $13,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Lewis College than Colorado Technical University Online (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 161.1% larger than aid received Colorado Technical University Online ($13,989 vs. $5,357)
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or Colorado Tech Online? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colorado Tech Online or FLC .
FLC vs. Colorado Tech Online Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC or Colorado Tech Online? 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 Tech Online and FLC.
- The graduation rate at FLC is higher than Colorado Technical University Online (37% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Colorado Technical University Online earn on average $19,600 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $14,206 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado Tech Online graduates. ($19,500 vs. $33,706)
- FLC graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado Tech Online graduates. ($201 vs. $348)
- More FLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Tech Online students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/