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Overview |
University of Northern Colorado | Northwest | ||
| Location | Greeley, CO | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,380 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unco.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Northern Colorado | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,750 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,140 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,310 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,813 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Northern Colorado | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,107 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 7,938 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Northern Colorado | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,970 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Northern Colorado | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
University of Northern Colorado | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Northern Colorado | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Colorado is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,380 students vs. 8,505 students)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Northern Colorado or Northwest?
- University of Northern Colorado is 45.5% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,750.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.2% higher at University of Northern Colorado than Northwest Missouri State University ($22,140.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than University of Northern Colorado ($14,197 vs. $18,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 23.4% lower than costs at University of Northern Colorado ($10,428 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Colorado than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Northern Colorado students is 5.1% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($8,813 vs. $8,387)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Northern Colorado or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or University of Northern Colorado .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 16 points higher than at University of Northern Colorado (1031)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Northern Colorado (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Northern Colorado students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than University of Northern Colorado (78.5%)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Northern Colorado or Northwest? 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 Northwest and University of Northern Colorado.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than University of Northern Colorado (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Colorado earn on average $3,400 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,200)
- University of Northern Colorado students graduate with a $3,030 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($21,970 vs. $25,000)
- University of Northern Colorado graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Northern Colorado students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/