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UCCS CU Boulder Colorado State CU Denver Colorado Mesa Regis CSU-Pueblo DU IU South Bend IU East Adams State College FLC| University of Northern Colorado | Indiana University Southeast | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Northern Colorado | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | Greeley, CO | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,380 | 3,672 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unco.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Northern Colorado | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,750 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,140 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $11,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,310 | $8,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,813 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
University of Northern Colorado | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,107 | 1,923 | ||
| Admitted | 7,938 | 1,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | IU Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Northern Colorado | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,970 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $209 |
Diversity |
University of Northern Colorado | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % 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 Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Northern Colorado | IU Southeast | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Colorado is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (9,380 students vs. 3,672 students)
University of Northern Colorado vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Northern Colorado or IU Southeast?
- University of Northern Colorado is 20.3% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($8,750.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at University of Northern Colorado than Indiana University Southeast ($22,140.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than University of Northern Colorado ($8,264 vs. $18,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Southeast are 16.9% lower than costs at University of Northern Colorado ($11,012 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Colorado than Indiana University Southeast (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Northern Colorado students is 21.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($8,813 vs. $7,262)
University of Northern Colorado vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Northern Colorado or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or University of Northern Colorado .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Colorado (1031) is 76 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming University of Northern Colorado students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Northern Colorado students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- IU Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than University of Northern Colorado (78.5%)
University of Northern Colorado vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Northern Colorado or IU Southeast? 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 Southeast and University of Northern Colorado.
- The graduation rate at University of Northern Colorado is higher than Indiana University Southeast (46% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Colorado earn on average $6,300 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $1,709 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Northern Colorado graduates. ($20,261 vs. $21,970)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than University of Northern Colorado graduates. ($209 vs. $227)
- More University of Northern Colorado graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/