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UCCS ISU CU Boulder Colorado State Minnesota CU Denver University of Minnesota-Duluth MSU Moorhead University of North Dakota South Dakota State University Concordia College at Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology| University of Northern Colorado | North Dakota State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Northern Colorado | NDSU | ||
| Location | Greeley, CO | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,380 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unco.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Northern Colorado | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,750 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,140 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,310 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,813 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
University of Northern Colorado | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,107 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 7,938 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Northern Colorado | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Northern Colorado | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,970 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Northern Colorado | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
University of Northern Colorado | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 65% | ||
Campus |
University of Northern Colorado | NDSU | ||
| 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
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than University of Northern Colorado based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 9,380 students)
University of Northern Colorado vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Northern Colorado or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 6.4% more expensive to attend than University of Northern Colorado for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $8,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at University of Northern Colorado than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($22,140.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than University of Northern Colorado ($15,962 vs. $18,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 38.4% lower than costs at University of Northern Colorado ($9,300 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Colorado than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Northern Colorado students is 53.8% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,813 vs. $5,732)
University of Northern Colorado vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Northern Colorado or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or University of Northern Colorado .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 60 points higher than at University of Northern Colorado (1031)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Northern Colorado (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Northern Colorado students have at the same average high school GPA (3.53) as students at NDSU (3.53)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than University of Northern Colorado (78.5%)
University of Northern Colorado vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Northern Colorado or NDSU? 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 NDSU and University of Northern Colorado.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than University of Northern Colorado (54% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $9,000 more per year than University of Northern Colorado graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $44,600)
- University of Northern Colorado students graduate with a $1,330 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($21,970 vs. $23,300)
- University of Northern Colorado graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($227 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Northern Colorado students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/