CU Anschutz vs CSU Global

When it comes to higher education in Colorado, two prominent institutions stand out: University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus and Colorado State University-Global Campus. While both offer a wide range of academic programs and opportunities, they differ in several key aspects. This side-by-side comparison delves into the acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates of these two esteemed institutions. Whether you're a prospective student seeking a traditional on-campus experience or an online learner pursuing flexible education, this comprehensive analysis will help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Colorado State University-Global Campus	University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Overview
Location	Aurora, Colorado	Denver, Colorado
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Trimester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	35.0%	75.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	96.0%	72.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $25	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	495 - 595	1030 - 1250
ACT range	16 - 18	21 - 28
Students submitting SAT score	3.0%	29.0%
Students submitting ACT score	2.0%	9.0%
Total number of applicants	126	14,428
Total number of admissions given out	121	10,395
Admitted students who chose to enroll	99	1,688
Yield rate	81.8%	16.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$20,440	In state: $28,988 Out of state: $45,980
Average net price	$12,351	$14,630
Tuition	$8,400	In state: $8,160 Out of state: $25,152
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $9,370 Meal plan: $4,420
Available payment plans	Guaranteed tuition plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	35.0% Average amount $5,411	77.0% Average amount $7,896
Students receiving federal student loan	70.0% Average amount $6,934	29.0% Average amount $5,521
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	3.0% Average amount $11,395

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	6,897 Men 46.0% Women 54.0%	14,289 Men 42.8% Women 57.2%
Graduate students	3,947 Men 38.4% Women 61.6%	9,978 Men 35.5% Women 64.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	16.2%
International students	1.1%	6.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	1,250
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Colorado California Texas New Mexico Illinois

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Computer and Information Science Health Professions Education Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Health Professions Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	25:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	48.0%
Dropout rate	N/A	19.5%
Transferred out	N/A	28.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Management Information Systems and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $79,807 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $93,776 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $74,882 Year 2: $82,440 Year 3: $86,237 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $77,824 Year 2: $76,117 Year 3: $80,492 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $76,872 Year 2: $72,022 Year 3: $80,318 Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $69,994 Year 2: $67,101 Year 3: $77,595 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,480 Year 2: $70,522 Year 3: $74,901 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,152 Year 2: $66,111 Year 3: $71,617 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,677 Year 2: $64,344 Year 3: $71,163 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,425 Year 2: $60,041 Year 3: $64,862 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,055 Year 2: $59,193 Year 3: $60,979	Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $226,129 Year 2: $234,763 Year 3: $249,730 Dentistry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $117,562 Year 2: $113,531 Year 3: $132,598 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $100,224 Year 2: $118,790 Year 3: $127,463 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $120,041 Year 2: $115,339 Year 3: $121,537 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $90,407 Year 2: $90,501 Year 3: $98,484 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,482 Year 2: $89,184 Year 3: $96,904 Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,510 Year 2: $83,546 Year 3: $96,592 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $88,154 Year 2: $88,879 Year 3: $92,077 Civil Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $71,326 Year 2: $79,284 Year 3: $88,793 Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $78,891 Year 2: $77,401 Year 3: $86,951

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