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UCCS CU Boulder TROY Alabama Southern Community College The University of West Florida Colorado State Auburn CU Denver University of Alabama at Birmingham Bishop State Community College University of North Alabama University of Mobile| University of South Alabama | University of Northern Colorado | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of South Alabama | University of Northern Colorado | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Greeley, CO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,438 | 9,380 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #684 | #617 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southalabama.edu | unco.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of South Alabama | University of Northern Colorado | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,616 | $8,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,232 | $22,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,510 | $12,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,664 | $18,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,686 | $8,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
University of South Alabama | University of Northern Colorado | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,550 | 10,107 | ||
| Admitted | 8,203 | 7,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.4% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1003/1200 | 990/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of South Alabama | University of Northern Colorado | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of South Alabama | University of Northern Colorado | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,970 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of South Alabama | University of Northern Colorado | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
University of South Alabama | University of Northern Colorado | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of South Alabama | University of Northern Colorado | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than University of Northern Colorado based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 9,380 students)
University of South Alabama vs. University of Northern Colorado Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of South Alabama or University of Northern Colorado?
- University of Northern Colorado is 1.6% more expensive to attend than University of South Alabama for in-state tuition ($8,750.00 vs. $8,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at University of Northern Colorado than University of South Alabama ($22,140.00 vs. $17,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Alabama than University of Northern Colorado ($15,664 vs. $18,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 51.2% lower than costs at University of Northern Colorado ($8,510 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Colorado than University of South Alabama (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Northern Colorado students is 14.7% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($8,813 vs. $7,686)
University of South Alabama vs. University of Northern Colorado Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of South Alabama or University of Northern Colorado? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Northern Colorado or University of South Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of South Alabama (1045) is 14 points higher than at University of Northern Colorado (1031)
- Incoming University of South Alabama students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Northern Colorado (22)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Northern Colorado (3.53)
- University of Northern Colorado has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than University of South Alabama (65.4%)
University of South Alabama vs. University of Northern Colorado Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of South Alabama or University of Northern Colorado? 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 University of Northern Colorado and University of South Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of Northern Colorado is higher than University of South Alabama (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Alabama earn on average $600 more per year than University of Northern Colorado graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,600)
- University of Northern Colorado students graduate with a $2,530 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Alabama graduates. ($21,970 vs. $24,500)
- University of Northern Colorado graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Alabama graduates. ($227 vs. $253)
- More University of Northern Colorado graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/