Colorado Springs, CO · Gunnison, CO · Source: IPEDS federal database
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Western Colorado University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 97.5% |
| In-State Tuition | $9,712 | $11,083 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $20,492 | $23,683 |
| Average Net Price | $16,816 | $17,709 |
| Graduation Rate | 45.0% | 51.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. University of Colorado Colorado Springs accepts 96.6% of applicants; Western Colorado University accepts 97.5%. Tuition is close: $9,712 at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, $11,083 at Western Colorado University. University of Colorado Colorado Springs graduates 45% of students in 6 years. Western Colorado University graduates 51%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
University of Colorado Colorado Springs. It accepts 96.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
University of Colorado Colorado Springs, on average. After aid, students pay $16,816/year versus $17,709/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Western Colorado University: 51% of students finish in 6 years. University of Colorado Colorado Springs is at 45%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.