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UCCS CU Boulder Western State Colorado University Colorado State CU Denver Colorado Mesa Regis CSU-Pueblo DU Adams State College Metropolitan State College of Denver Lees-McRae College| Fort Lewis College | University of Northern Colorado | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FLC | University of Northern Colorado | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Greeley, CO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 9,380 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | #617 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | unco.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | University of Northern Colorado | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $8,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $22,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $12,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $18,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $8,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
FLC | University of Northern Colorado | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 10,107 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 7,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FLC | University of Northern Colorado | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | University of Northern Colorado | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,970 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $227 |
Diversity |
FLC | University of Northern Colorado | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
FLC | University of Northern Colorado | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 17% | ||
Campus |
FLC | University of Northern Colorado | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Colorado is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (9,380 students vs. 3,400 students)
FLC vs. University of Northern Colorado Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or University of Northern Colorado?
- University of Northern Colorado is 21.5% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($8,750.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at University of Northern Colorado than Fort Lewis College ($22,140.00 vs. $17,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Lewis College than University of Northern Colorado ($15,685 vs. $18,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Lewis College are 2.5% lower than costs at University of Northern Colorado ($12,554 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Colorado than Fort Lewis College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 61.3% larger than aid received University of Northern Colorado ($14,215 vs. $8,813)
FLC vs. University of Northern Colorado Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or University of Northern Colorado? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Northern Colorado or FLC .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Colorado (1031) is 19 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming FLC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Northern Colorado (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Northern Colorado students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than University of Northern Colorado (78.5%)
FLC vs. University of Northern Colorado Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC or University of Northern Colorado? 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 University of Northern Colorado and FLC.
- The graduation rate at University of Northern Colorado is higher than Fort Lewis College (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Colorado earn on average $5,600 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Northern Colorado graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,970)
- FLC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Northern Colorado graduates. ($201 vs. $227)
- More University of Northern Colorado graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FLC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/