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SHSU UCCS Tarleton CU Boulder Texas A&M Texas State Colorado State UT Tyler CU Denver UH UNT Texas Tech| University of Northern Colorado | Stephen F Austin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Northern Colorado | SFASU | ||
| Location | Greeley, CO | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,380 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unco.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Northern Colorado | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,750 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,140 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,310 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,813 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
University of Northern Colorado | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,107 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 7,938 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.26 | ||
| 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 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Northern Colorado | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Northern Colorado | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,970 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Northern Colorado | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
University of Northern Colorado | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 1% | ||
Campus |
University of Northern Colorado | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than University of Northern Colorado based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 9,380 students)
University of Northern Colorado vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Northern Colorado or SFASU?
- University of Northern Colorado is 11.6% more expensive to attend than SFASU for in-state tuition ($8,750.00 vs. $7,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at University of Northern Colorado than Stephen F Austin State University ($22,140.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than University of Northern Colorado ($13,858 vs. $18,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 33.5% lower than costs at University of Northern Colorado ($9,642 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Colorado than Stephen F Austin State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 17.6% larger than aid received University of Northern Colorado ($10,363 vs. $8,813)
University of Northern Colorado vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Northern Colorado or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or University of Northern Colorado .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Colorado (1031) is 30 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming University of Northern Colorado students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Northern Colorado students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than University of Northern Colorado (78.5%)
University of Northern Colorado vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Northern Colorado or SFASU? 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 SFASU and University of Northern Colorado.
- The graduation rate at University of Northern Colorado is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates of University of Northern Colorado and SFASU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($44,600 vs. $44,600)
- University of Northern Colorado students graduate with a $3,030 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($21,970 vs. $25,000)
- University of Northern Colorado graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More University of Northern Colorado graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/