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CU Boulder Colorado State Georgia State KSU DU Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS Georgia VSU North Georgia Regis Georgia College| University of Colorado Denver | Georgia Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | GS | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,744 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #939 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,736 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,992 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,079 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,384 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
CU Denver | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,631 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 11,658 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CU Denver | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $237 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | GS | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CU Denver | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | GS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than CU Denver based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 23,744 students)
CU Denver vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or GS?
- University of Colorado Denver is 99.9% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($8,736.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at CU Denver than Georgia Southern University ($25,992.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than CU Denver ($15,352 vs. $16,079)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 37.9% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($10,316 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southern University than University of Colorado Denver (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Denver students is 6.6% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($9,384 vs. $8,806)
CU Denver vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 34 points higher than at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming CU Denver students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman CU Denver students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than CU Denver (74.6%)
CU Denver vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver or GS? 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 GS and CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than University of Colorado Denver (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $23,400 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $44,800)
- University of Colorado Denver students graduate with a $1,810 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($21,190 vs. $23,000)
- CU Denver graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($219 vs. $237)
- More CU Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/