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Overview |
University of Northern Colorado | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Greeley, CO | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,067 | 3,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #850 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unco.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Northern Colorado | IU Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,296 | $7,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,490 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,230 | $10,244 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,115 | $5,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,773 | $8,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 66% |
Admission |
University of Northern Colorado | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,274 | 2,820 | ||
| Admitted | 8,880 | 2,163 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | IU Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Northern Colorado | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,970 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Northern Colorado | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
University of Northern Colorado | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Northern Colorado | IU Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Colorado is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,067 students vs. 3,045 students)
University of Northern Colorado vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Northern Colorado or IU Northwest?
- University of Northern Colorado is 24.1% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($9,296.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at University of Northern Colorado than Indiana University Northwest ($23,490.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than University of Northern Colorado ($5,553 vs. $19,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 48.7% lower than costs at University of Northern Colorado ($10,244 vs. $15,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Colorado than Indiana University Northwest (94% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Northern Colorado students is 7.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($8,773 vs. $8,153)
University of Northern Colorado vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Northern Colorado or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or University of Northern Colorado .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Colorado (1031) is 103 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming University of Northern Colorado students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Northern Colorado students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- University of Northern Colorado has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than IU Northwest (76.7%)
University of Northern Colorado vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Northern Colorado or IU Northwest? 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 IU Northwest and University of Northern Colorado.
- The graduation rate at University of Northern Colorado is higher than Indiana University Northwest (46% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Colorado earn on average $5,100 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,500)
- University of Northern Colorado students graduate with a $3,060 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($21,970 vs. $25,030)
- University of Northern Colorado graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More University of Northern Colorado graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/