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Colorado Mesa University vs University of Denver

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Colorado Mesa University University of Denver
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 82% 78%
SAT range (mid 50%) 930-1,160 1,240-1,410
ACT range (mid 50%) 18-24 28-33
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $15,103 $36,131
Sticker cost of attendance $24,046 $78,476
Graduation rate 41% 76%
Retention rate 79% 89%
Undergraduates 8,143 6,025
Student-faculty ratio 18:1 9:1
Setting Grand Junction, CO Denver, CO
Type Public Private nonprofit
Application fee n/a $65
Test policy n/a Required for some

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is Colorado Mesa University or University of Denver harder to get into?

University of Denver is more selective, with a 78% acceptance rate versus 82% at Colorado Mesa University. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Colorado Mesa University or University of Denver?

Colorado Mesa University has the lower average net price ($15,103 versus $36,131). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.