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UCCS CU Boulder Colorado State CU Denver Colorado Mesa Regis CSU-Pueblo DU Adams State College FLC Metropolitan State College of Denver Western State Colorado University| University of Northern Colorado | Colorado Technical University Greenwood Village | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Northern Colorado | Colorado Tech | ||
| Location | Greeley, CO | Aurora, CO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,380 | 713 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | unco.edu | coloradotech.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Northern Colorado | Colorado Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,750 | $11,293 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,140 | $11,293 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $9,603 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,310 | $18,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,813 | $5,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
University of Northern Colorado | Colorado Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,107 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,938 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Northern Colorado | Colorado Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Northern Colorado | Colorado Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 7% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $58,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,970 | $33,706 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $348 |
Diversity |
University of Northern Colorado | Colorado Tech | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 43% |
Students |
University of Northern Colorado | Colorado Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | - | ||
Campus |
University of Northern Colorado | Colorado Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Colorado is larger than than Colorado Tech based on total student enrollment (9,380 students vs. 713 students)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Colorado Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Northern Colorado or Colorado Tech?
- Colorado Technical University Greenwood Village is 29.1% more expensive to attend than University of Northern Colorado for in-state tuition ($11,293.00 vs. $8,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.1% higher at University of Northern Colorado than Colorado Technical University Greenwood Village ($22,140.00 vs. $11,293.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Colorado than Colorado Tech ($18,310 vs. $18,785)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Technical University Greenwood Village are 34% lower than costs at University of Northern Colorado ($9,603 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Colorado than Colorado Technical University Greenwood Village (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Northern Colorado students is 52.8% larger than aid received Colorado Technical University Greenwood Village ($8,813 vs. $5,767)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Northern Colorado or Colorado Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colorado Tech or University of Northern Colorado .
University of Northern Colorado vs. Colorado Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Northern Colorado or Colorado Tech? 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 Colorado Tech and University of Northern Colorado.
- The graduation rate at University of Northern Colorado is higher than Colorado Technical University Greenwood Village (46% vs. 7%)
- Graduates from Colorado Technical University Greenwood Village earn on average $14,000 more per year than University of Northern Colorado graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $44,600)
- University of Northern Colorado students graduate with a $11,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado Tech graduates. ($21,970 vs. $33,706)
- University of Northern Colorado graduates are paying $121 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado Tech graduates. ($227 vs. $348)
- More University of Northern Colorado graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Tech students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/