University of Colorado Boulder vs Colorado State University-Fort Collins vs University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
This page compares University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University-Fort Collins, and University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in Colorado. University of Colorado Boulder has the largest enrollment (31,939). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at University of Colorado Boulder ($69,738). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | University of Colorado Boulder | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public | Public | Public |
| In-state tuition | $15,666 | $13,373 | $10,383 |
| Average net price | $25,346 | $21,279 | $11,900 |
| Median student debt | $19,500 | $20,000 | $20,500 |
| Enrollment | 31,939 | 25,538 | 10,519 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 74.2% | 66.5% | 46.2% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $54,939 | $49,748 | $52,475 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $69,738 | $60,543 | $64,270 |
| Admission rate | 78.1% | 88.5% | 74.7% |
| Average SAT score | 1,357 | N/A | 1,116 |