- Both University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) and University of Utah (The U) are public.
- CU Boulder is located in Boulder, CO and The U is located in Salt Lake City, UT.
- CU Boulder has more expensive tuition of $41,943 than The U ($29,837).
- The U has tighter acceptance rate of 66.15% than CU Boulder (79.84%).
- The U has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than CU Boulder (1,280).
- CU Boulder is larger with 39,585 students than The U (34,734 students).
University of Colorado Boulder View More Rivals | University of Utah View More Rivals | |
| #177 in National Universities #7 in Colorado | Rankings | #69 in National Universities #2 in Utah |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Boulder, CO | Location | Salt Lake City, UT |
CU Boulder| Known as | The U | |
| 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 | ||
| $16,430 Colorado residents $41,943 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,315 Utah residents $29,837 out-of-state |
| $17,462 Colorado residents $38,020 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,448 Utah residents $27,056 out-of-state |
| $11,017 | Financial Aid | $6,313 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 79.84% | Acceptance Rate | 66.15% |
| 22.76% | Yield | 27.80% |
| 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 39,585 | Total Students | 34,734 |
| 31,034 | Undergraduate | 26,355 |
| 8,551 | Graduate | 8,379 |
| 3,156 | Online Enrollment | 2,431 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 74% | Graduation Rate | 64% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $59,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,500 |
| 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: 6,770) $6,417 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,020 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,711 Full-time 975 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,329 Full-time 143 Part-time |
| 7,722 Full-time 1,726 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 12,895 Full-time 1,360 Part-time |
| $108,398 for Faculties $76,693 Part-time | Average Salary | $102,141 for Faculties $67,449 Part-time |