- Both Colorado State University-Fort Collins and University of Wyoming (UW) are public.
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins is located in Fort Collins, CO and UW is located in Laramie, WY.
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins has more expensive tuition of $33,751 than UW ($22,718).
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins has tighter acceptance rate of 82.62% than UW (96.82%).
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins is larger with 33,403 students than UW (11,100 students).
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| #187 in National Universities #6 in Colorado | Rankings | #273 in National Universities #1 in Wyoming |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fort Collins, CO | Location | Laramie, WY |
| Known as | UW | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,896 Colorado residents $33,751 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $6,938 Wyoming residents $22,718 out-of-state |
| $13,584 Colorado residents $29,786 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,116 Wyoming residents $20,996 out-of-state |
| $11,670 | Financial Aid | $8,328 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 82.62% | Acceptance Rate | 96.82% |
| 26.80% | Yield | 40.68% |
| 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 33,403 | Total Students | 11,100 |
| 25,777 | Undergraduate | 8,518 |
| 7,626 | Graduate | 2,582 |
| 3,726 | Online Enrollment | 2,066 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $53,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,726) $6,500 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,874) $4,990 average annual costs |
| ✔ (26 meals per week) $7,890 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,620 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 1,646 Full-time 609 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 719 Full-time 5 Part-time |
| 6,772 Full-time 948 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,876 Full-time 32 Part-time |
| $95,539 for Faculties $65,205 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,677 for Faculties $59,041 Part-time |