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Tarleton UCCS CU Boulder Colorado State UNT SHSU CU Denver MSU Texas A&M Colorado Mesa UT Arlington Lamar University| University of Northern Colorado | Texas A&M University Commerce | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Northern Colorado | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Greeley, CO | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,067 | 12,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | #909 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unco.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Northern Colorado | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,296 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,490 | $17,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,230 | $9,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,115 | $11,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,773 | $11,573 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Northern Colorado | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,274 | 8,231 | ||
| Admitted | 8,880 | 7,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Northern Colorado | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Northern Colorado | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,970 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $212 |
Diversity |
University of Northern Colorado | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
University of Northern Colorado | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Northern Colorado | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than University of Northern Colorado based on total student enrollment (12,013 students vs. 9,067 students)
University of Northern Colorado vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Northern Colorado or A&M Commerce?
- University of Northern Colorado is 94.1% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($9,296.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at University of Northern Colorado than Texas A&M University Commerce ($23,490.00 vs. $17,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than University of Northern Colorado ($11,902 vs. $19,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Commerce are 55.3% lower than costs at University of Northern Colorado ($9,808 vs. $15,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Colorado as Texas A&M University Commerce (94% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 31.9% larger than aid received University of Northern Colorado ($11,573 vs. $8,773)
University of Northern Colorado vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Northern Colorado or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or University of Northern Colorado .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Colorado (1031) is 51 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming University of Northern Colorado students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Northern Colorado students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than University of Northern Colorado (86.4%)
University of Northern Colorado vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Northern Colorado or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and University of Northern Colorado.
- The graduation rate at University of Northern Colorado is higher than Texas A&M University Commerce (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Colorado earn on average $3,400 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $1,456 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Northern Colorado graduates. ($20,514 vs. $21,970)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Northern Colorado graduates. ($212 vs. $227)
- More University of Northern Colorado graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/