- Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public school while Naropa University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Colorado.
- Naropa University has more expensive tuition of $34,600 than Metropolitan State University of Denver ($29,503).
- Metropolitan State University of Denver has tighter acceptance rate of 64.27% than Naropa University (100.00%).
- Metropolitan State University of Denver is larger with 16,995 students than Naropa University (1,065 students).
Metropolitan State University of Denver View More Rivals | Naropa University View More Rivals | |
| #19 in Colorado | Rankings | #20 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Denver, CO | Location | Boulder, CO |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,780 Colorado residents $29,503 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $34,600 |
| $10,635 Colorado residents $12,714 out-of-state | Graduate | $22,450 |
| $5,100 | Financial Aid | $22,867 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 64.27% | Acceptance Rate | 100.00% |
| 32.78% | Yield | 38.10% |
| 1,020 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,995 | Total Students | 1,065 |
| 15,848 | Undergraduate | 343 |
| 1,147 | Graduate | 722 |
| 4,246 | Online Enrollment | 328 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 28% | Graduation Rate | 31% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 59% |
| $44,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $27,800 |
| 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 Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| Not offered or not Reported | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 103) $6,880 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 | 9 to 1 |
| 558 Full-time 611 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 57 Full-time 124 Part-time |
| 1,297 Full-time 621 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 176 Full-time 184 Part-time |
| $66,493 for Faculties $69,445 Part-time | Average Salary | $57,545 for Faculties $61,692 Part-time |