The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • CU Boulder has more expensive tuition & fees ($41,943) than The U ($29,837).
  • It is harder to admit to CU Boulder than The U.
  • The U has a higher submitted SAT score (1,280) than CU Boulder (1,280).
  • CU Boulder has higher submitted ACT score (29) than The U (25).
  • CU Boulder has more students with 39,585 students while The U has 34,734 students.
  • The U has more full-time faculties with 2,329 faculties while CU Boulder has 1,711 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Colorado Boulder and University of Utah.
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CU BoulderThe U
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CU Bouldervs.The U
Boulder, ColoradoLocationSalt Lake City, Utah
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$16,430
Out-Of-State$41,943
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$9,315
Out-Of-State$29,837
56%% Receiving Financial Aid99%
$11,017Average Amount of Financial Aid$6,313
80.73 %Acceptance Rates89.13 %
16.37 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)29.39 %
1,280SAT Score1,300
29ACT Score25
74 %Graduation Rate64 %
15 %Transfer-out Rate-
88 %Retention Rate85 %
39,585Student Population34,734
1,711Number of Faculties2,329
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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