- Western Colorado University is a public school while Regis University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Colorado.
- Regis University has more expensive tuition of $43,980 than Western Colorado University ($23,683).
- Regis University has tighter acceptance rate of 59.92% than Western Colorado University (85.98%).
- Western Colorado University has higher SAT scores of 1,130 than Regis University (1,120).
- Regis University is larger with 4,668 students than Western Colorado University (3,548 students).
| Western Colorado University View More Rivals | Regis University View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Colorado | Rankings | #5 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Gunnison, CO | Location | Denver, CO |
| Known as | Regis/Regis College/RU/Jesuit/Jesuit Denver Colorado/Regis Nursing/College of Computer & Information Science/College of Business & Economics/College of Contemporary Liberal Studies/RHCHP/Rangers/Regis U/Regis in Colorado/Rueckert-Hartman College for Health | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,083 Colorado residents $23,683 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $43,980 |
| $15,550 | Graduate | $16,193 |
| $9,835 | Financial Aid | $21,047 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 85.98% | Acceptance Rate | 59.92% |
| 26.61% | Yield | 12.20% |
| 1,130 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,548 | Total Students | 4,668 |
| 3,095 | Undergraduate | 2,398 |
| 453 | Graduate | 2,270 |
| 890 | Online Enrollment | 1,165 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $43,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $62,700 |
| 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 |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,241) $5,304 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,047) $8,220 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,982 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 136 Full-time 40 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 308 Full-time 459 Part-time |
| 332 Full-time 55 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 698 Full-time 530 Part-time |
| $62,572 for Faculties $53,451 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,395 for Faculties $58,442 Part-time |