| Northern Colorado vs. MSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#363 in National Universities #13 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #232 in National Universities #1 in Montana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,901 Colorado Residents $26,979 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,460 Montana Residents $33,287 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,376 Colorado Residents $26,446 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,661 Montana Residents $26,370 Out-of-State |
| More$8,160 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,079 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,070 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,170 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier85.85% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter82.14% |
| Lower13.01% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.31% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,869 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,135 |
| Smaller6,480 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,046 |
| Larger2,389 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,089 |
| Larger1,553 | Online Student Population | Smaller909 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher57% |
| Higher32% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,542) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,066) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 679 | Number of faculty | 1,179 |
| Lower$81,228 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$87,925 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.