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UCCS CU Boulder Colorado State CU Denver Colorado Mesa Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU Regis CSU-Pueblo DU Adams State College FLC| University of Northern Colorado | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Northern Colorado | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Greeley, CO | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,067 | 4,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unco.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Northern Colorado | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,296 | $8,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,490 | $16,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,230 | $7,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,115 | $11,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,773 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Northern Colorado | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,274 | 2,302 | ||
| Admitted | 8,880 | 2,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 1000/1170 | ||
| 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 | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Northern Colorado | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,970 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $215 |
Diversity |
University of Northern Colorado | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
University of Northern Colorado | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Northern Colorado | Missouri Southern | ||
| 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 Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (9,067 students vs. 4,090 students)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Northern Colorado or Missouri Southern?
- University of Northern Colorado is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($9,296.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at University of Northern Colorado than Missouri Southern State University ($23,490.00 vs. $16,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than University of Northern Colorado ($11,264 vs. $19,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 112.4% lower than costs at University of Northern Colorado ($7,172 vs. $15,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Colorado than Missouri Southern State University (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Northern Colorado students is 16.8% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($8,773 vs. $7,514)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Northern Colorado or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or University of Northern Colorado .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Colorado (1031) is 1 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming University of Northern Colorado students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Northern Colorado students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than University of Northern Colorado (86.4%)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Northern Colorado or Missouri Southern? 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 Missouri Southern and University of Northern Colorado.
- The graduation rate at University of Northern Colorado is higher than Missouri Southern State University (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Colorado earn on average $8,000 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $1,139 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Northern Colorado graduates. ($20,831 vs. $21,970)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of Northern Colorado graduates. ($215 vs. $227)
- More University of Northern Colorado graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/