UCCS or DU?

[usatowhoknows]

hi, just trying to get a sense of what University of Colorado at Colorado Springs/ University of Denver are like. What's the culture? what are the students like? how rigorous are the academics? looking at their graduate school counseling programs, but have never been to colorado. thanks!  

[Square49]

Academics: DU

Culture and students: DU

Affordability: UCCS

 

My personal preference would be DU. Though, I would imagine DU is much more expensive, both in terms of cost of living and tuition. DU is located in this neat section of Denver, however, which offers a richer experience than Colorado Springs. It is also somewhat of a liberal oasis inside of another liberal oasis. UCCS, on the other hand, is more likely going to have a higher proportion of conservative students just because of the area and half the students don't come from California. You would probably be more likely to do outsdoorsy things if you went to UCCS, but you would get to experience the culture of Denver if you went to DU. In terms of Academics, I would say it is no question that DU in general is more esteemed than UCCS. However, I couldn't speak to each program specifically. 

[psychsquirrel]

On 1/18/2017 at 10:45 AM, Square49 said:

Academics: DU

Culture and students: DU

Affordability: UCCS

 

My personal preference would be DU. Though, I would imagine DU is much more expensive, both in terms of cost of living and tuition. DU is located in this neat section of Denver, however, which offers a richer experience than Colorado Springs. It is also somewhat of a liberal oasis inside of another liberal oasis. UCCS, on the other hand, is more likely going to have a higher proportion of conservative students just because of the area and half the students don't come from California. You would probably be more likely to do outsdoorsy things if you went to UCCS, but you would get to experience the culture of Denver if you went to DU. In terms of Academics, I would say it is no question that DU in general is more esteemed than UCCS. However, I couldn't speak to each program specifically. 

I am from Colorado and 100% agree with Square49. Good luck!