- Both Metropolitan State University of Denver and University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) are public.
- Both schools are located in Colorado.
- Metropolitan State University of Denver has more expensive tuition of $29,503 than UCCS ($20,492).
- Metropolitan State University of Denver has tighter acceptance rate of 64.27% than UCCS (92.81%).
- UCCS has higher SAT scores of 1,130 than Metropolitan State University of Denver (1,020).
- Metropolitan State University of Denver is larger with 16,995 students than UCCS (11,431 students).
Metropolitan State University of Denver View More Rivals | University of Colorado Colorado Springs View More Rivals | |
| #19 in Colorado | Rankings | #18 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Denver, CO | Location | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Known as | UCCS | |
| 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 Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,780 Colorado residents $29,503 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,712 Colorado residents $20,492 out-of-state |
| $10,635 Colorado residents $12,714 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,131 Colorado residents $26,072 out-of-state |
| $5,100 | Financial Aid | $6,741 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 64.27% | Acceptance Rate | 92.81% |
| 32.78% | Yield | 22.15% |
| 1,020 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,995 | Total Students | 11,431 |
| 15,848 | Undergraduate | 9,540 |
| 1,147 | Graduate | 1,891 |
| 4,246 | Online Enrollment | 1,832 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 28% | Graduation Rate | 42% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $44,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,300 |
| 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| Not offered or not Reported | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,719) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 558 Full-time 611 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 457 Full-time 340 Part-time |
| 1,297 Full-time 621 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,156 Full-time 435 Part-time |
| $66,493 for Faculties $69,445 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,197 for Faculties $62,341 Part-time |