| Northern Colorado vs. UCD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#363 in National Universities #13 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #168 in National Universities #6 in Colorado 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 | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,901 Colorado Residents $26,979 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,383 Colorado Residents $29,391 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$15,376 Colorado Residents $26,446 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,298 Colorado Residents $27,154 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,160 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,633 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,070 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,100 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier85.85% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter74.68% |
| Lower13.01% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable13.08% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,869 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,124 |
| Smaller6,480 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger13,921 |
| Smaller2,389 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,203 |
| Smaller1,553 | Online Student Population | Larger4,254 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower46% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| Higher76% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,542) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,250) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,066) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,680) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 679 | Number of faculty | 6,194 |
| Lower$81,228 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$107,980 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.