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University of Northern Colorado vs. Western Colorado University

Total PopulationUndergraduateGraduateOnline Classes

Total Student Population Comparison

The total student population of selected colleges is 12,437 with 7,948 female students and 4,489 male students. This enrollment statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025. The following table compares the student population for both undergraduate and graduate schools between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, University of Northern Colorado has the most enrolled students of 8,869, while Western Colorado University has the least number of students of 3,568 for both in graduate and undergraduate programs.
Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
University of Northern Colorado
8,8692,808 6,061
Western Colorado University
3,5681,681 1,887
Total12,437 4,4897,948

Undergraduate Student Population

The total undergraduate population of selected colleges is 9,628 with 5,871 female students and 3,757 male students. The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate enrollment between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, University of Northern Colorado has the most enrolled undergraduate students of 6,480, while Western Colorado University has the least number of undergraduate students of 3,148.
Undergraduate Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
University of Northern Colorado
6,4802,197 4,283
Western Colorado University
3,1481,560 1,588
Total9,6283,7575,871

Graduate Student Population

The total graduate population of selected colleges is 2,809 with 2,077 female students and 732 male students. The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate enrollment between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, University of Northern Colorado has the most enrolled graduate students of 2,389, while Western Colorado University has the least number of graduate students of 420.
Graduate Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
University of Northern Colorado
2,389611 1,778
Western Colorado University
420121 299
Total2,8097322,077

Distance Learning (Online Class) Enrollment

The following table compares 2023-2024 distance learning enrollment for both undergraduate and graduate programs between selected colleges. In undergraduate programs, out of total 9,628 students, 1,500 students (15.58%) have taken courses only through distance learning and 3,263 students (33.89%) have learned from at least one online course. For graduate schools, out of total 2,809 students, 1,502 students (53.47%) have taken courses only through distance learning and 440 students (15.66%) have learned from at least one online course.
Online Course (Distance Learning) Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameUndergraduateGraduate
TotalOnline ExclusivelySome Online ClassesTotalOnline ExclusivelySome Online Classes
University of Northern Colorado
6,480 393
(6.06%)
2,859
(44.12%)
2,389 1,160
(48.56%)
420
(17.58%)
Western Colorado University
3,148 1,107
(35.17%)
404
(12.83%)
420 342
(81.43%)
20
(4.76%)
Average9,628 1,500
(15.58%)
3,263
(33.89%)
2,809 1,502
(53.47%)
440
(15.66%)