<p>What good would it do to look at schools you can’t afford? CSU is ranked #128 by US News, UC Boulder #94. <a href=“http://premium.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder-1370[/url]”>http://premium.usnews.com/best-colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder-1370</a> As to whether that difference is important, no one agrees. If you know what you intend to major in you could look at strength of that program through US News or Ruggs. You need to find out what your parents are willing to pay for school.</p>