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KSU CU Boulder Colorado State GS DU Georgia Metropolitan State College of Denver Georgia Tech UCCS Mercer Georgia Gwinnett College Regis| University of Colorado Denver | Georgia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | Georgia State | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,744 | 36,516 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #762 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | gsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | Georgia State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,736 | $7,158 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,992 | $22,389 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $13,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,079 | $17,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,384 | $11,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
CU Denver | Georgia State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,631 | 26,050 | ||
| Admitted | 11,658 | 17,396 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1020/1250 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CU Denver | Georgia State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 26:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | Georgia State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $245 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | Georgia State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 42% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CU Denver | Georgia State | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | Georgia State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgia State University is larger than than CU Denver based on total student enrollment (36,516 students vs. 23,744 students)
CU Denver vs. Georgia State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or Georgia State?
- University of Colorado Denver is 22% more expensive to attend than Georgia State for in-state tuition ($8,736.00 vs. $7,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at CU Denver than Georgia State University ($25,992.00 vs. $22,389.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Colorado Denver than Georgia State ($16,079 vs. $17,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia State University are 3% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($13,816 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia State University than University of Colorado Denver (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia State University students is 23.2% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($11,563 vs. $9,384)
CU Denver vs. Georgia State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or Georgia State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgia State or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at Georgia State University (1056) is 1 points higher than at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming CU Denver students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Georgia State (23)
- Accepted freshman Georgia State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CU Denver (3.46)
- CU Denver has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Georgia State (66.8%)
CU Denver vs. Georgia State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver or Georgia 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 Georgia State and CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at Georgia State is higher than University of Colorado Denver (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $22,000 more per year than Georgia State graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $46,200)
- University of Colorado Denver students graduate with a $2,509 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia State graduates. ($21,190 vs. $23,699)
- CU Denver graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia State graduates. ($219 vs. $245)
- More CU Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia State students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/