- Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs (CTU) is a private school while Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Colorado.
- Metropolitan State University of Denver has more expensive tuition of $29,503 than CTU ($12,760).
- CTU is larger with 24,808 students than Metropolitan State University of Denver (16,995 students).
| Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs View More Rivals | Metropolitan State University of Denver View More Rivals | |
| #17 in Colorado | Rankings | #19 in Colorado |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Colorado Springs, CO | Location | Denver, CO |
CTU| Known as | | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,760 | Undergraduate | $10,780 Colorado residents $29,503 out-of-state |
| $14,764 | Graduate | $10,635 Colorado residents $12,714 out-of-state |
| $5,311 | Financial Aid | $5,100 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 64.27% | |
| Yield | 32.78% | |
| Test Scores | 1,020 SAT, 20 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 24,808 | Total Students | 16,995 |
| 22,393 | Undergraduate | 15,848 |
| 2,415 | Graduate | 1,147 |
| 24,674 | Online Enrollment | 4,246 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 19% | Graduation Rate | 28% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 29% | |
| 46% | Retention Rate | 63% |
| $51,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 31 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 61 Full-time 1,247 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 558 Full-time 611 Part-time |
| 775 Full-time 1,248 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,297 Full-time 621 Part-time |
| $65,903 for Faculties $63,412 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,493 for Faculties $69,445 Part-time |