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Overview |
University of Northern Colorado | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Greeley, CO | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,380 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unco.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Northern Colorado | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,750 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,140 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,310 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,813 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
University of Northern Colorado | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,107 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 7,938 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Northern Colorado | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,970 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Northern Colorado | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
University of Northern Colorado | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Northern Colorado | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Colorado is larger than than SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (9,380 students vs. 6,690 students)
University of Northern Colorado vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Northern Colorado or SUNY Cortland?
- University of Northern Colorado is 23.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($8,750.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at University of Northern Colorado than SUNY College at Cortland ($22,140.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than University of Northern Colorado ($18,304 vs. $18,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Colorado are 5.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($12,870 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Colorado than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Cortland students is 6.3% larger than aid received University of Northern Colorado ($9,369 vs. $8,813)
University of Northern Colorado vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Northern Colorado or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or University of Northern Colorado .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Northern Colorado (3.53)
- University of Northern Colorado has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
University of Northern Colorado vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Northern Colorado or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and University of Northern Colorado.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than University of Northern Colorado (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $2,700 more per year than University of Northern Colorado graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $44,600)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $470 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Northern Colorado graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,970)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Northern Colorado graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Northern Colorado students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/