- Both Colorado State University-Fort Collins and United States Air Force Academy (Air Force) are public.
- Both schools are located in Colorado.
- Air Force has tighter acceptance rate of 11.92% than Colorado State University-Fort Collins (82.62%).
- Air Force has higher SAT scores of 1,395 than Colorado State University-Fort Collins (1,180).
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins is larger with 33,403 students than Air Force (4,085 students).
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| #187 in National Universities #6 in Colorado | Rankings | #64 in Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fort Collins, CO | Location | USAF Academy, CO |
| Known as | Air Force | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,896 Colorado residents $33,751 out-of-state | Undergraduate | |
| $13,584 Colorado residents $29,786 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $11,670 | Financial Aid | |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 82.62% | Acceptance Rate | 11.92% |
| 26.80% | Yield | 97.04% |
| 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,395 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 33,403 | Total Students | 4,085 |
| 25,777 | Undergraduate | 4,085 |
| 7,626 | Graduate | 0 |
| 3,726 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 99% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $53,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,726) $6,500 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,070) |
| ✔ (26 meals per week) $7,890 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 1,646 Full-time 609 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 228 Full-time 4 Part-time |
| 6,772 Full-time 948 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 360 Full-time 6 Part-time |
| $95,539 for Faculties $65,205 Part-time | Average Salary | $94,508 for Faculties $76,691 Part-time |