- Both Metropolitan State University of Denver and Western Colorado University are public.
- Both schools are located in Colorado.
- Metropolitan State University of Denver has more expensive tuition of $29,503 than Western Colorado University ($23,683).
- Metropolitan State University of Denver has tighter acceptance rate of 64.27% than Western Colorado University (85.98%).
- Western Colorado University 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 Western Colorado University (3,548 students).
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| #19 in Colorado | Rankings | #13 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Denver, CO | Location | Gunnison, CO |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 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 | $11,083 Colorado residents $23,683 out-of-state |
| $10,635 Colorado residents $12,714 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,550 |
| $5,100 | Financial Aid | $9,835 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 64.27% | Acceptance Rate | 85.98% |
| 32.78% | Yield | 26.61% |
| 1,020 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,995 | Total Students | 3,548 |
| 15,848 | Undergraduate | 3,095 |
| 1,147 | Graduate | 453 |
| 4,246 | Online Enrollment | 890 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 28% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $44,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,400 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| Not offered or not Reported | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,241) $5,304 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,982 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 558 Full-time 611 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 136 Full-time 40 Part-time |
| 1,297 Full-time 621 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 332 Full-time 55 Part-time |
| $66,493 for Faculties $69,445 Part-time | Average Salary | $62,572 for Faculties $53,451 Part-time |