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CU Anschutz vs Oregon State

When it comes to higher education, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus and Oregon State University stand out as two distinct institutions with unique offerings. With acceptance rates of 84% and 73%, respectively, both universities welcome a diverse student body. While CU Denver/Anschutz excels in medical and health-related fields, OSU boasts strengths in agriculture, engineering, and natural resources. CU Denver/Anschutz's student body is predominantly female, while OSU's is more evenly balanced. In terms of graduation rates, CU Denver/Anschutz has a slight edge with 68% of students completing their degrees within six years, compared to OSU's 66%. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more about these universities' similarities and differences, and make an informed decision about which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.
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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Overview

Location Corvallis, Oregon Denver, Colorado
Campus setting City: Small City: Large
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Quarter Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 87.0% 75.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 89.2% 72.0%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $65
Graduate: $75
Undergraduate: $50
Graduate: $50
SAT range 1120 - 1370 1030 - 1250
ACT range 21 - 28 21 - 28
Students submitting SAT score 25.0% 29.0%
Students submitting ACT score 13.0% 9.0%
Total number of applicants 23,188 14,428
Total number of admissions given out 20,687 10,395
Admitted students who chose to enroll 3,965 1,688
Yield rate 19.2% 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
In state: $29,393
Out of state: $48,784
In state: $28,988
Out of state: $45,980
Average net price $20,318 $14,630
Tuition
In state: $10,065
Out of state: $29,456
In state: $8,160
Out of state: $25,152
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $10,260
Meal plan: $4,500
Room/dormitory: $9,370
Meal plan: $4,420
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 87.0%
Average amount $9,156 		77.0%
Average amount $7,896
Students receiving federal student loan 28.0%
Average amount $4,944 		29.0%
Average amount $5,521
Students taking out private loans 4.0%
Average amount $18,709 		3.0%
Average amount $11,395

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 27,564
Men 52.0% Women 48.0% 		14,289
Men 42.8% Women 57.2%
Graduate students 5,629
Men 46.2% Women 53.8% 		9,978
Men 35.5% Women 64.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Moderate
Out-of-state students 35.8% 16.2%
International students 7.6% 6.6%
Campus local/setting City: Small City: Large
Dormitory capacity 5,055 1,250
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Oregon California Washington Hawaii Colorado Colorado California Texas New Mexico Illinois

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Engineering
  • Education
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Health Professions
  • Health Professions
  • Business
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Education
  • Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio 18:1 17:1
Institutional accreditation Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 68.2% 48.0%
Dropout rate 10.0% 19.5%
Transferred out 18.9% 28.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $114,696
  • Year 2: $124,122
  • Year 3: $129,702
Education, General (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $82,440
  • Year 3: $105,213
Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $87,539
  • Year 2: $78,719
  • Year 3: $92,424
Veterinary Medicine (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $79,421
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: $87,236
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $74,600
  • Year 2: $73,446
  • Year 3: $84,460
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $70,654
  • Year 2: $73,035
  • Year 3: $83,827
Construction Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $73,542
  • Year 2: $71,295
  • Year 3: $81,840
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $65,943
  • Year 2: $67,420
  • Year 3: $76,191
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $66,476
  • Year 2: $62,863
  • Year 3: $76,134
Manufacturing Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $69,338
  • Year 3: $75,733
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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