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Review Western’s educational quality, value, diversity and more. How does Western Colorado University compare to other colleges nationally, regionally, and in the state?

	Stat	Grade	Rank
Value for your Money
Nationwide	Low	D-	1,140 of 1,472
Region (Rocky Mountains)	Best	A-	28 of 140
State (Colorado)	Fair	C+	7 of 17

Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity	84.2%	B-	1,375 of 3,678
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)	1,100	C	626 of 1,217
Average Combined New SAT Score	1170	C	626 of 1,217
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio	14 : 1	C+	1,634 of 3,794
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers	75.9%	A-	607 of 4,040
Average Faculty Compensation	$6,146	D+	1,491 of 2,371
Expenditures per Student	$10,409	B-	950 of 2,572
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate	70.0%	C	1,623 of 3,392
Graduation Rate	51.4%	C+	1,449 of 3,271
Graduation Rate Boost	Worse Than Expected	D	1,475 of 2,108
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation	$33,000	C	1,735 of 3,458
Boost Following Graduation	-$6,104	D-	1,443 of 1,824
Average Mid-Career	$43,000	C+	1,406 of 3,458
Boost Mid-Career	-$6,104	D-	1,443 of 1,824
Student Loan Default Rate	7.8%	C	1,645 of 3,277
Diversity
Ethnic Diversity	Fair	C-	2,711 of 3,732
Male to Female Diversity	Good	B+	1,342 of 3,732
Geographic Diversity	Good	B	622 of 3,452

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