| 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) |
| 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,331 Colorado Residents $24,722 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,873 Colorado Residents $32,734 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,866 Colorado Residents $24,000 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,490 Colorado Residents $29,220 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,069 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,563 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,090 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,185 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier91.13% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter89.64% |
| Lower13.58% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable18.35% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller10,348 | Total Enrollment | Larger32,586 |
| Smaller7,357 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger24,954 |
| Smaller2,991 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,632 |
| Smaller1,837 | Online Student Population | Larger4,213 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower52% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| Higher33% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower10% |
| Lower69% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| 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 | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 731 | Number of faculties | 2,255 |
| Lower$71,100 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$95,539 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.