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Overview |
University of Northern Colorado | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Greeley, CO | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,380 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unco.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Northern Colorado | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,750 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,140 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,310 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,813 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
University of Northern Colorado | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,107 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 7,938 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Northern Colorado | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,970 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Northern Colorado | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
University of Northern Colorado | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Northern Colorado | Penn State Berks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Colorado is larger than than Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (9,380 students vs. 2,077 students)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Northern Colorado or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks is 75.9% more expensive to attend than University of Northern Colorado for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $8,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Penn State Berks than University of Northern Colorado ($25,854.00 vs. $22,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Colorado than Penn State Berks ($18,310 vs. $21,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Colorado are 11.4% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($12,870 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Colorado than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Northern Colorado students is 3.3% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($8,813 vs. $8,528)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Northern Colorado or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or University of Northern Colorado .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Colorado (1031) is 53 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming University of Northern Colorado students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Northern Colorado students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than University of Northern Colorado (78.5%)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Northern Colorado or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and University of Northern Colorado.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than University of Northern Colorado (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $10,700 more per year than University of Northern Colorado graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,600)
- University of Northern Colorado students graduate with a $4,848 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($21,970 vs. $26,818)
- University of Northern Colorado graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($227 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Northern Colorado students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/