- Both University of Wyoming (UW) and Colorado State University-Fort Collins are public.
- UW is located in Laramie, WY and Colorado State University-Fort Collins is located in Fort Collins, CO.
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins has more expensive tuition of $33,751 than UW ($22,718).
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins has tighter acceptance rate of 82.62% than UW (96.82%).
- Colorado State University-Fort Collins is larger with 33,403 students than UW (11,100 students).
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| #273 in National Universities #1 in Wyoming | Rankings | #187 in National Universities #6 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Laramie, WY | Location | Fort Collins, CO |
UW| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,938 Wyoming residents $22,718 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,896 Colorado residents $33,751 out-of-state |
| $8,116 Wyoming residents $20,996 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,584 Colorado residents $29,786 out-of-state |
| $8,328 | Financial Aid | $11,670 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 96.82% | Acceptance Rate | 82.62% |
| 40.68% | Yield | 26.80% |
| Test Scores | 1,180 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,100 | Total Students | 33,403 |
| 8,518 | Undergraduate | 25,777 |
| 2,582 | Graduate | 7,626 |
| 2,066 | Online Enrollment | 3,726 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $54,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,400 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,874) $4,990 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,726) $6,500 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,620 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (26 meals per week) $7,890 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 719 Full-time 5 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,646 Full-time 609 Part-time |
| 2,876 Full-time 32 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,772 Full-time 948 Part-time |
| $88,677 for Faculties $59,041 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,539 for Faculties $65,205 Part-time |