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Cal Poly vs. DU

The following statements compare California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and University of Denver with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • DU's tuition ($61,398) is more expensive than Cal Poly ($33,230).
  • Cal Poly's acceptance rate (31.32%) is lower than DU (77.81%).
  • Cal Poly has higher yield (24.61%) than DU (9.15%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,320.
  • DU's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Cal Poly (19 to 1).
  • Cal Poly (23,069 students) is larger than DU (12,813 students) with more enrolled students.
  • DU ($34,254) has higher amount of financial aid than Cal Poly ($12,264).
  • Cal Poly's graduation rate (86%) is higher than DU (76%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$12,161 In-State
$33,230 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,264
Test Scores
Admission
31.32% Acceptance Rate
24.61% Yield
Enrollment
22,033 Undergraduate
1,036 Graduate
127 Online Students
Graduation Rate
86% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
931 Faculties (full-time)
2,503 Staffs (full-time)
$113,970 Faculty Salary
$90,324 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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University of Denver

University of Denver

Private, 4 years • Denver, CO #84 National Universities, #2 in Colorado more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$61,398
Financial Aid
$34,254
Test Scores
1,320 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
77.81% Acceptance Rate
9.15% Yield
Enrollment
6,614 Undergraduate
6,199 Graduate
2,787 Online Students
Graduation Rate
76% Graduation Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
779 Faculties (full-time)
2,589 Staffs (full-time)
$118,036 Faculty Salary
$84,917 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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