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CU Boulder ASU CU Denver MSU OSU UCCS San Diego State UO DU NAU Colorado School of Mines University of Nevada-Reno| University of Arizona | Colorado State University Fort Collins | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of A | Colorado State | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Fort Collins, CO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 33,403 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #359 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | colostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Colorado State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $10,218 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $30,078 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $13,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $16,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $10,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
U of A | Colorado State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 33,122 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 30,066 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 |
U of A | Colorado State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Colorado State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $21,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $217 |
Diversity |
U of A | Colorado State | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
U of A | Colorado State | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 40% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Colorado State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than Colorado State based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 33,403 students)
U of A vs. Colorado State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Colorado State?
- University of Arizona is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Colorado State for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $10,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at U of A than Colorado State University Fort Collins ($37,827.00 vs. $30,078.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Fort Collins than U of A ($16,926 vs. $17,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 0.6% lower than costs at Colorado State University Fort Collins ($13,650 vs. $13,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than Colorado State University Fort Collins (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 42.4% larger than aid received Colorado State University Fort Collins ($15,279 vs. $10,727)
U of A vs. Colorado State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or Colorado State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colorado State or U of A .
- Accepted freshman Colorado State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at U of A (3.48)
- Colorado State has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than U of A (86.8%)
U of A vs. Colorado State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or Colorado State? 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 State and U of A.
- The graduation rate at Colorado State is higher than University of Arizona (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $2,200 more per year than Colorado State graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $51,800)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $2,004 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado State graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,004)
- U of A graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado State graduates. ($196 vs. $217)
- More Colorado State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/