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Colorado State University Global vs Metropolitan State University of Denver

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

Colorado State University Global Metropolitan State University of Denver
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 98% 99%
SAT range (mid 50%) n/a 880-1,130
ACT range (mid 50%) n/a 17-26
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $16,510 $15,327
Sticker cost of attendance $21,201 $24,622
Graduation rate n/a 32%
Retention rate 74% 63%
Undergraduates 6,563 15,002
Student-faculty ratio 23:1 14:1
Setting Denver, CO Denver, CO
Type Public Public
Application fee n/a None
Test policy n/a Test-optional

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

Common questions

Is Colorado State University Global or Metropolitan State University of Denver harder to get into?

Colorado State University Global is more selective, with a 98% acceptance rate versus 99% at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Colorado State University Global or Metropolitan State University of Denver?

Metropolitan State University of Denver has the lower average net price ($15,327 versus $16,510). 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.