University of Utah (The U) vs. University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Pacific-12 Conference

  • Both University of Utah (The U) and University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) are public.
  • The U is located in Salt Lake City, UT and CU Boulder is located in Boulder, CO.
  • 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).
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#69 in National Universities
#2 in Utah
Rankings#177 in National Universities
#7 in Colorado
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Salt Lake City, UTLocationBoulder, CO
The UKnown asCU Boulder
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$9,315 Utah residents
$29,837 out-of-state
Undergraduate$16,430 Colorado residents
$41,943 out-of-state
$8,448 Utah residents
$27,056 out-of-state
Graduate$17,462 Colorado residents
$38,020 out-of-state
$6,313Financial Aid$11,017
Admission
$55 undergraduate
$55 graduate
Application Fee$65 undergraduate
$60 graduate
66.15%Acceptance Rate79.84%
27.80%Yield22.76%
1,300 SAT, 25 ACTTest Scores1,280 SAT, 29 ACT
Student Population
34,734Total Students39,585
26,355Undergraduate31,034
8,379Graduate8,551
2,431Online Enrollment3,156
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
64%Graduation Rate74%
Transfer-out Rate15%
85%Retention Rate88%
$63,500Average Earning after Graduation$59,700
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,770)
$6,417 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500)
✔ (21 meals per week)
$5,020 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (19 meals per week)
Faculties and Staffs
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
2,329 Full-time
143 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,711 Full-time
975 Part-time
12,895 Full-time
1,360 Part-time
Number of Staffs7,722 Full-time
1,726 Part-time
$102,141 for Faculties
$67,449 Part-time
Average Salary$108,398 for Faculties
$76,693 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023