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Overview |
UCCS | Colorado Tech | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Colorado Springs, CO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 24,808 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | coloradotech.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | Colorado Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $12,036 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $7,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $16,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $6,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 92% |
Admission |
UCCS | Colorado Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | - | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UCCS | Colorado Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 31:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | Colorado Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $58,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $33,706 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $348 |
Diversity |
UCCS | Colorado Tech | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 26% |
Students |
UCCS | Colorado Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 94% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | Colorado Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs is larger than than UCCS based on total student enrollment (24,808 students vs. 11,431 students)
UCCS vs. Colorado Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or Colorado Tech?
- Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs is 57.7% more expensive to attend than UCCS for in-state tuition ($12,036.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.7% higher at UCCS than Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs ($20,544.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs than UCCS ($16,106 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs are 43.2% lower than costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($7,960 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (92% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs students is 12.8% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($6,589 vs. $5,841)
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or Colorado Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colorado Tech or UCCS .
UCCS vs. Colorado Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS or Colorado Tech? 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 and UCCS.
- The graduation rate at UCCS is higher than Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs (41% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs earn on average $12,200 more per year than UCCS graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $46,400)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $12,707 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado Tech graduates. ($20,999 vs. $33,706)
- UCCS graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado Tech graduates. ($217 vs. $348)
- More UCCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Tech students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/