- Both Metropolitan State University of Denver and Colorado School of Mines (Mines) are public.
- Both schools are located in Colorado.
- Mines has more expensive tuition of $44,376 than Metropolitan State University of Denver ($29,503).
- Mines has tighter acceptance rate of 55.72% than Metropolitan State University of Denver (64.27%).
- Mines has higher SAT scores of 1,400 than Metropolitan State University of Denver (1,020).
- Metropolitan State University of Denver is larger with 16,995 students than Mines (7,403 students).
Metropolitan State University of Denver View More Rivals | Colorado School of Mines View More Rivals | |
| #19 in Colorado | Rankings | #43 in National Universities #4 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Denver, CO | Location | Golden, CO |
| Known as | Mines | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,780 Colorado residents $29,503 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $21,186 Colorado residents $44,376 out-of-state |
| $10,635 Colorado residents $12,714 out-of-state | Graduate | $21,354 Colorado residents $44,376 out-of-state |
| $5,100 | Financial Aid | $11,504 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 64.27% | Acceptance Rate | 55.72% |
| 32.78% | Yield | 19.19% |
| 1,020 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,400 SAT, 31 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,995 | Total Students | 7,403 |
| 15,848 | Undergraduate | 5,714 |
| 1,147 | Graduate | 1,689 |
| 4,246 | Online Enrollment | 199 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 28% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 4% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $44,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $95,600 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| Not offered or not Reported | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,483) $9,610 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 558 Full-time 611 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 328 Full-time 119 Part-time |
| 1,297 Full-time 621 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,153 Full-time 264 Part-time |
| $66,493 for Faculties $69,445 Part-time | Average Salary | $113,830 for Faculties $71,644 Part-time |