- Both Fort Lewis College (FLC) and Metropolitan State University of Denver are public.
- Both schools are located in Colorado.
- Metropolitan State University of Denver has more expensive tuition of $29,503 than FLC ($20,798).
- Metropolitan State University of Denver has tighter acceptance rate of 64.27% than FLC (83.21%).
- FLC has higher SAT scores of 1,160 than Metropolitan State University of Denver (1,020).
- Metropolitan State University of Denver is larger with 16,995 students than FLC (3,400 students).
| Fort Lewis College View More Rivals | Metropolitan State University of Denver View More Rivals | |
| #213 in Liberal Arts Colleges #16 in Colorado | Rankings | #19 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Durango, CO | Location | Denver, CO |
FLC| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,670 Colorado residents $20,798 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,780 Colorado residents $29,503 out-of-state |
| $7,960 Colorado residents $8,358 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,635 Colorado residents $12,714 out-of-state |
| $15,796 | Financial Aid | $5,100 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 83.21% | Acceptance Rate | 64.27% |
| 18.97% | Yield | 32.78% |
| 1,160 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,020 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,400 | Total Students | 16,995 |
| 3,308 | Undergraduate | 15,848 |
| 92 | Graduate | 1,147 |
| 152 | Online Enrollment | 4,246 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 38% | Graduation Rate | 28% |
| 34% | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 63% |
| $39,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,200 |
| 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 |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,600) $5,012 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | Not offered or not Reported |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,830 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 186 Full-time 52 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 558 Full-time 611 Part-time |
| 483 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,297 Full-time 621 Part-time |
| $64,959 for Faculties $56,102 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,493 for Faculties $69,445 Part-time |