| Northern Colorado vs. Colorado State University-Fort Collins |
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|---|---|---|
#363 in National Universities #13 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #179 in National Universities #7 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,666 Colorado Residents $23,785 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,331 Colorado Residents $31,613 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,366 Colorado Residents $22,379 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,313 Colorado Residents $29,043 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,560 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,729 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,090 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,185 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier91% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter90% |
| Lower14% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations TOEFL |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller11,460 | Total Enrollment | Larger32,428 |
| Smaller8,494 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger24,792 |
| Smaller2,966 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,636 |
| Smaller2,824 | Online Student Population | Larger6,127 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower52% | Graduate Rate | Higher70% |
| Higher33% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower11% |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,523) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,697) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,900) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,218) |
| Faculties | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 731 | Number of faculties | 2,255 |
| Lower$69,996 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$94,636 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.