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Overview |
University of Northern Colorado | Ship | ||
| Location | Greeley, CO | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,380 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #617 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unco.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Northern Colorado | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,750 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,140 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,310 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,813 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Northern Colorado | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,107 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 7,938 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Northern Colorado | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Northern Colorado | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,970 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Northern Colorado | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % 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 | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Northern Colorado | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Colorado is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (9,380 students vs. 5,162 students)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Northern Colorado or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 9.4% more expensive to attend than University of Northern Colorado for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $8,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.3% higher at University of Northern Colorado than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($22,140.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Colorado than Ship ($18,310 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 11.5% lower than costs at University of Northern Colorado ($11,538 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Colorado than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Northern Colorado students is 16.1% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,813 vs. $7,593)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Northern Colorado or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or University of Northern Colorado .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Colorado (1031) is 52 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming University of Northern Colorado students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Northern Colorado students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than University of Northern Colorado (78.5%)
University of Northern Colorado vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Northern Colorado or Ship? 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 Ship and University of Northern Colorado.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than University of Northern Colorado (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,600 more per year than University of Northern Colorado graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,600)
- University of Northern Colorado students graduate with a $3,030 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($21,970 vs. $25,000)
- University of Northern Colorado graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Northern Colorado students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/