Arapahoe CC vs. DU
Both Arapahoe Community College and University of Denver are 4 years schools located in Colorado. The following statements compare Arapahoe Community College and University of Denver with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- DU's tuition ($59,340) is more expensive than Arapahoe CC ($16,542).
- DU's acceptance rate (71.19%) is lower than DU (71.19%).
- DU has higher yield (10.66%) than DU (10.66%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,320.
- DU's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than Arapahoe CC (25 to 1).
- Arapahoe CC (13,978 students) is larger than DU (13,387 students) with more enrolled students.
- DU ($32,326) has higher amount of financial aid than Arapahoe CC ($6,830).
- DU's graduation rate (78%) is higher than Arapahoe CC (27%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$4,308 In-State
$16,542 out-of-state
$16,542 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,830
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
13,978 (All undergraduate)
2,222 Online Students
Graduation Rate
27% Graduation Rate
41% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
116 Faculties (full-time)
379 Staffs (full-time)
$70,753 Faculty Salary
$58,489 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living

University of Denver
Private, 4 years • Denver, CO #76 National Universities, #3 in Colorado more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$59,340
Financial Aid
$32,326
Test Scores
1,320 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
71.19% Acceptance Rate
10.66% Yield
Enrollment
6,415 Undergraduate
6,972 Graduate
2,985 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
779 Faculties (full-time)
2,589 Staffs (full-time)
$101,822 Faculty Salary
$71,762 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,840 annual charge
-2,647 capacity
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