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Overview |
University of Northern Colorado | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Greeley, CO | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,067 | 13,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unco.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Northern Colorado | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,296 | $15,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,490 | $15,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,230 | $12,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,115 | $17,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,773 | $10,236 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Northern Colorado | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,274 | 20,351 | ||
| Admitted | 8,880 | 16,555 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 910/1170 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Northern Colorado | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Northern Colorado | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,970 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $263 |
Diversity |
University of Northern Colorado | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
University of Northern Colorado | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Northern Colorado | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than University of Northern Colorado based on total student enrollment (13,324 students vs. 9,067 students)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Northern Colorado or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 63.5% more expensive to attend than University of Northern Colorado for in-state tuition ($15,200.00 vs. $9,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at University of Northern Colorado than Eastern Michigan University ($23,490.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than University of Northern Colorado ($17,388 vs. $19,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 22.4% lower than costs at University of Northern Colorado ($12,440 vs. $15,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than University of Northern Colorado (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 16.7% larger than aid received University of Northern Colorado ($10,236 vs. $8,773)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Northern Colorado or Eastern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Michigan University or University of Northern Colorado .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Colorado (1031) is 2 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming University of Northern Colorado students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Northern Colorado students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- University of Northern Colorado has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Eastern Michigan University (81.3%)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Northern Colorado or Eastern Michigan University? 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 Eastern Michigan University and University of Northern Colorado.
- The graduation rate at University of Northern Colorado is higher than Eastern Michigan University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Colorado earn on average $3,000 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,600)
- University of Northern Colorado students graduate with a $3,530 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($21,970 vs. $25,500)
- University of Northern Colorado graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($227 vs. $263)
- More University of Northern Colorado graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/