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Overview |
University of Northern Colorado | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Greeley, CO | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,380 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unco.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Northern Colorado | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,750 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,140 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,310 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,813 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
University of Northern Colorado | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,107 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 7,938 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1090/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Northern Colorado | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Northern Colorado | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,970 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $246 |
Diversity |
University of Northern Colorado | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
University of Northern Colorado | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 46% | ||
Campus |
University of Northern Colorado | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Colorado is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (9,380 students vs. 3,721 students)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Northern Colorado or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- University of Northern Colorado is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Citadel Military College of South Carolina for in-state tuition ($8,750.00 vs. $8,356.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than University of Northern Colorado ($30,857.00 vs. $22,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Colorado than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($18,310 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 51.8% lower than costs at University of Northern Colorado ($8,480 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Colorado than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 29.7% larger than aid received University of Northern Colorado ($11,428 vs. $8,813)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Northern Colorado or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or University of Northern Colorado .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 42 points higher than at University of Northern Colorado (1031)
- Incoming Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Northern Colorado (22)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of Northern Colorado (3.53)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than University of Northern Colorado (78.5%)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Northern Colorado or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Citadel Military College of South Carolina and University of Northern Colorado.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than University of Northern Colorado (70% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $13,600 more per year than University of Northern Colorado graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $44,600)
- University of Northern Colorado students graduate with a $1,842 lower median federal student loan debt than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($21,970 vs. $23,812)
- University of Northern Colorado graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates. ($227 vs. $246)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Northern Colorado students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/