| Northern Colorado vs. UIdaho |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#363 in National Universities #13 in Colorado Colleges | Rankings* | #299 in National Universities #2 in Idaho Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,901 Colorado Residents $26,979 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,084 Idaho Residents $28,320 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$15,376 Colorado Residents $26,446 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,816 Idaho Residents $30,052 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,160 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,167 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,070 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,110 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier85.85% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter75.53% |
| Lower13.01% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.94% |
| 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 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 | Larger12,286 |
| Smaller6,480 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,574 |
| Smaller2,389 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,712 |
| Larger1,553 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,510 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher57% |
| Higher32% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower21% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,542) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,288) |
| ✔ (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 | 672 |
| Lower$81,228 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$92,684 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.