- Metropolitan State University of Denver is a public school while University of Denver (DU) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Colorado.
- DU has more expensive tuition of $59,340 than Metropolitan State University of Denver ($29,503).
- DU has tighter acceptance rate of 58.05% than Metropolitan State University of Denver (64.27%).
- DU has higher SAT scores of 1,320 than Metropolitan State University of Denver (1,020).
- Metropolitan State University of Denver is larger with 16,995 students than DU (13,734 students).
Metropolitan State University of Denver View More Rivals | University of Denver View More Rivals | |
| #19 in Colorado | Rankings | #76 in National Universities #3 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Denver, CO | Location | Denver, CO |
| Known as | DU | |
| 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 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 | $59,340 |
| $10,635 Colorado residents $12,714 out-of-state | Graduate | $58,347 |
| $5,100 | Financial Aid | $31,610 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 64.27% | Acceptance Rate | 58.05% |
| 32.78% | Yield | 13.02% |
| 1,020 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,995 | Total Students | 13,734 |
| 15,848 | Undergraduate | 6,151 |
| 1,147 | Graduate | 7,583 |
| 4,246 | Online Enrollment | 3,134 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 28% | Graduation Rate | 77% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $44,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $65,400 |
| 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: 2,647) $9,372 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 | 8 to 1 |
| 558 Full-time 611 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 742 Full-time 771 Part-time |
| 1,297 Full-time 621 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,427 Full-time 911 Part-time |
| $66,493 for Faculties $69,445 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,822 for Faculties $71,762 Part-time |