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Overview |
FLC | Naropa University | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Boulder, CO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 1,065 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | naropa.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | Naropa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $34,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $34,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $10,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $28,145 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $24,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 89% |
Admission |
FLC | Naropa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 94 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 94 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FLC | Naropa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | Naropa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $274 |
Diversity |
FLC | Naropa University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 11% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
FLC | Naropa University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 57% | ||
Campus |
FLC | Naropa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Lewis College is larger than than Naropa University based on total student enrollment (3,400 students vs. 1,065 students)
FLC vs. Naropa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or Naropa University?
- Naropa University is 377.8% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.2% higher at Naropa University than Fort Lewis College ($34,400.00 vs. $17,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Lewis College than Naropa University ($15,685 vs. $28,145)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Naropa University are 17.4% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($10,696 vs. $12,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Lewis College than Naropa University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Naropa University students is 69.9% larger than aid received Fort Lewis College ($24,146 vs. $14,215)
FLC vs. Naropa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or Naropa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Naropa University or FLC .
- Accepted freshman Naropa University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at FLC (3.3)
- Naropa University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than FLC (91%)
FLC vs. Naropa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC or Naropa University? 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 Naropa University and FLC.
- The graduation rate at FLC is higher than Naropa University (37% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Fort Lewis College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Naropa University graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $25,800)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Naropa University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,500)
- FLC graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Naropa University graduates. ($201 vs. $274)
- More Naropa University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FLC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/