| Research Residences | Mines Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Room type | Private bedroom | Shared/apartment-style, varies |
| Utilities | All included in rent | Included |
| Community | Small, screened, academic-only (12 rooms) | Large (1,058 beds), mixed undergrad/grad |
| Noise | Quiet by design, no-party culture | Mixed — shared with upper-division undergrads |
| Lease | 9-month or flexible term | 10-month, lottery-based offers |
| Application | Direct, first-come | Lottery-based, rolling through March |
| Starting price | $1,150/month (shared bath) | Varies by unit |