Head to head · Colorado
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus costs less than University of Colorado Boulder at every income band federal data covers — between $4,909 and $12,343 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | University of Colorado Boulder | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,231 | $6,743 | $7,488 |
| $30–48k | $14,381 | $9,472 | $4,909 |
| $48–75k | $18,828 | $10,834 | $7,994 |
| $75–110k | $26,915 | $15,232 | $11,683 |
| Over $110k | $34,818 | $22,475 | $12,343 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed University of Colorado Boulder first, then University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again University of Colorado Boulder first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
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