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Overview |
University of Northern Colorado | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Greeley, CO | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,380 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unco.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Northern Colorado | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,750 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,140 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,310 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,813 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
University of Northern Colorado | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,107 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 7,938 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Northern Colorado | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Northern Colorado | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,970 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $257 |
Diversity |
University of Northern Colorado | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
University of Northern Colorado | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 68% | ||
Campus |
University of Northern Colorado | Coastal Carolina | ||
| 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
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than University of Northern Colorado based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 9,380 students)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Northern Colorado or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 31% more expensive to attend than University of Northern Colorado for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $8,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Coastal Carolina than University of Northern Colorado ($28,310.00 vs. $22,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than University of Northern Colorado ($14,016 vs. $18,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 21.1% lower than costs at University of Northern Colorado ($10,628 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Colorado than Coastal Carolina University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 20.4% larger than aid received University of Northern Colorado ($10,610 vs. $8,813)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Northern Colorado or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or University of Northern Colorado .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Colorado (1031) is 22 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming University of Northern Colorado students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at University of Northern Colorado (3.53)
- Coastal Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than University of Northern Colorado (78.5%)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Northern Colorado or Coastal Carolina? 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 Coastal Carolina and University of Northern Colorado.
- The graduation rate at University of Northern Colorado is the same as at Coastal Carolina University (46% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Colorado earn on average $2,400 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,200)
- University of Northern Colorado students graduate with a $2,960 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($21,970 vs. $24,930)
- University of Northern Colorado graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($227 vs. $257)
- More University of Northern Colorado graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/