- Both University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) and University of Arizona (Arizona) are public.
- CU Boulder is located in Boulder, CO and Arizona is located in Tucson, AZ.
- CU Boulder has more expensive tuition of $41,943 than Arizona ($41,095).
- CU Boulder has tighter acceptance rate of 79.84% than Arizona (83.58%).
- CU Boulder has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than Arizona (1,240).
- Arizona is larger with 49,403 students than CU Boulder (39,585 students).
University of Colorado Boulder View More Rivals | University of Arizona View More Rivals | |
| #177 in National Universities #7 in Colorado | Rankings | #197 in National Universities #1 in Arizona |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Boulder, CO | Location | Tucson, AZ |
CU Boulder| Known as | Arizona | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 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 | ||
| $16,430 Colorado residents $41,943 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,626 Arizona residents $41,095 out-of-state |
| $17,462 Colorado residents $38,020 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,389 Arizona residents $33,961 out-of-state |
| $11,017 | Financial Aid | $13,279 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $90 graduate |
| 79.84% | Acceptance Rate | 83.58% |
| 22.76% | Yield | 26.20% |
| 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 39,585 | Total Students | 49,403 |
| 31,034 | Undergraduate | 38,751 |
| 8,551 | Graduate | 10,652 |
| 3,156 | Online Enrollment | 9,617 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 74% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $59,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,575) $8,650 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,711 Full-time 975 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,077 Full-time 558 Part-time |
| 7,722 Full-time 1,726 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 10,705 Full-time 2,029 Part-time |
| $108,398 for Faculties $76,693 Part-time | Average Salary | $102,791 for Faculties $63,349 Part-time |