Denver, CO · Colorado Springs, CO · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 97.4% |
| In-State Tuition | $11,124 | $10,149 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | N/A | $24,336 |
| Average Net Price | $14,584 | $16,942 |
| Graduation Rate | 32.0% | 47.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 18,453 | 11,354 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 14 | 15 |
GradFax Analysis
Metropolitan State University of Denver accepts 98.8% of applicants. University of Colorado Colorado Springs accepts 97.4%. Tuition is close: $11,124 at Metropolitan State University of Denver, $10,149 at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Metropolitan State University of Denver graduates 32% of students in 6 years. University of Colorado Colorado Springs graduates 47%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
University of Colorado Colorado Springs. It accepts 97.4% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Metropolitan State University of Denver, on average. After aid, students pay $14,584/year versus $16,942/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
University of Colorado Colorado Springs: 47% of students finish in 6 years. Metropolitan State University of Denver is at 32%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.