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