- Both University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus (UCD) and Western Colorado University are public.
- Both schools are located in Colorado.
- UCD has more expensive tuition of $28,209 than Western Colorado University ($23,683).
- UCD has tighter acceptance rate of 65.22% than Western Colorado University (85.98%).
- UCD has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than Western Colorado University (1,130).
- UCD is larger with 23,744 students than Western Colorado University (3,548 students).
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus View More Rivals | Western Colorado University View More Rivals | |
| #216 in National Universities #14 in Colorado | Rankings | #13 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Denver, CO | Location | Gunnison, CO |
UCD| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,017 Colorado residents $28,209 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,083 Colorado residents $23,683 out-of-state |
| $8,947 Colorado residents $26,047 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,550 |
| $8,893 | Financial Aid | $9,835 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 65.22% | Acceptance Rate | 85.98% |
| 20.42% | Yield | 26.61% |
| 1,140 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 23,744 | Total Students | 3,548 |
| 14,055 | Undergraduate | 3,095 |
| 9,689 | Graduate | 453 |
| 4,713 | Online Enrollment | 890 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $71,200 | 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 |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,250) $9,550 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,241) $5,304 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,680 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,982 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 4,610 Full-time 809 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 136 Full-time 40 Part-time |
| 11,749 Full-time 1,064 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 332 Full-time 55 Part-time |
| $97,017 for Faculties $77,883 Part-time | Average Salary | $62,572 for Faculties $53,451 Part-time |