- University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (UCD) 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 UCD ($28,209).
- DU has tighter acceptance rate of 58.05% than UCD (65.22%).
- DU has higher SAT scores of 1,320 than UCD (1,140).
- UCD is larger with 23,744 students than DU (13,734 students).
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus View More Rivals | University of Denver View More Rivals | |
| #216 in National Universities #14 in Colorado | Rankings | #76 in National Universities #3 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Denver, CO | Location | Denver, CO |
UCD| Known as | DU | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,017 Colorado residents $28,209 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $59,340 |
| $8,947 Colorado residents $26,047 out-of-state | Graduate | $58,347 |
| $8,893 | Financial Aid | $31,610 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 65.22% | Acceptance Rate | 58.05% |
| 20.42% | Yield | 13.02% |
| 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 23,744 | Total Students | 13,734 |
| 14,055 | Undergraduate | 6,151 |
| 9,689 | Graduate | 7,583 |
| 4,713 | Online Enrollment | 3,134 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 77% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $71,200 | 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 |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,250) $9,550 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,647) $9,372 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,680 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 4,610 Full-time 809 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 742 Full-time 771 Part-time |
| 11,749 Full-time 1,064 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,427 Full-time 911 Part-time |
| $97,017 for Faculties $77,883 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,822 for Faculties $71,762 Part-time |