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Overview |
University of Northern Colorado | SIUE | ||
| Location | Greeley, CO | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,067 | 12,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #554 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unco.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Northern Colorado | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,296 | $9,576 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,490 | $9,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,230 | $10,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,115 | $15,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,773 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Northern Colorado | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,274 | 8,937 | ||
| Admitted | 8,880 | 8,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 900/1160 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Northern Colorado | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Northern Colorado | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,970 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $221 |
Diversity |
University of Northern Colorado | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
University of Northern Colorado | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Northern Colorado | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than University of Northern Colorado based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 9,067 students)
University of Northern Colorado vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Northern Colorado or SIUE?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 3% more expensive to attend than University of Northern Colorado for in-state tuition ($9,576.00 vs. $9,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.3% higher at University of Northern Colorado than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($23,490.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than University of Northern Colorado ($15,182 vs. $19,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 44.2% lower than costs at University of Northern Colorado ($10,562 vs. $15,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Colorado than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 13.2% larger than aid received University of Northern Colorado ($9,934 vs. $8,773)
University of Northern Colorado vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Northern Colorado or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or University of Northern Colorado .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 39 points higher than at University of Northern Colorado (1031)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Northern Colorado (22)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Northern Colorado (3.53)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than University of Northern Colorado (86.4%)
University of Northern Colorado vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Northern Colorado or SIUE? 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 SIUE and University of Northern Colorado.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than University of Northern Colorado (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $2,400 more per year than University of Northern Colorado graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $540 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Northern Colorado graduates. ($21,430 vs. $21,970)
- SIUE graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than University of Northern Colorado graduates. ($221 vs. $227)
- More University of Northern Colorado graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/