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CU Boulder Colorado State UMBC DU Maryland Metropolitan State College of Denver Salisbury UCCS WCU Frostburg State University Regis WVU| University of Colorado Denver | Towson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Denver | TU | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Towson, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,744 | 19,793 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #387 | #445 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | towson.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | TU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,736 | $7,238 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,992 | $23,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,230 | $13,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,079 | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,384 | $11,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 74% |
Admission |
CU Denver | TU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,631 | 17,770 | ||
| Admitted | 11,658 | 13,967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | TU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | TU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $183 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | TU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CU Denver | TU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | TU | ||
| 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
- University of Colorado Denver is larger than than TU based on total student enrollment (23,744 students vs. 19,793 students)
CU Denver vs. TU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or TU?
- University of Colorado Denver is 20.7% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($8,736.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at CU Denver than Towson University ($25,992.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than CU Denver ($14,443 vs. $16,079)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 4.3% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($13,642 vs. $14,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Denver than Towson University (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 21.6% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($11,415 vs. $9,384)
CU Denver vs. TU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver or TU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TU or CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 26 points higher than at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming CU Denver students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at CU Denver (3.46)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than CU Denver (74.6%)
CU Denver vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver or TU? 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 TU and CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than University of Colorado Denver (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $14,700 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $3,440 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Denver graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,190)
- TU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CU Denver graduates. ($183 vs. $219)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU Denver students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/