- Both Metropolitan State University of Denver and University of Northern Colorado are public.
- Both schools are located in Colorado.
- Metropolitan State University of Denver has more expensive tuition of $29,503 than University of Northern Colorado ($26,204).
- Metropolitan State University of Denver has tighter acceptance rate of 64.27% than University of Northern Colorado (89.08%).
- University of Northern Colorado has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than Metropolitan State University of Denver (1,020).
- Metropolitan State University of Denver is larger with 16,995 students than University of Northern Colorado (9,380 students).
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| #19 in Colorado | Rankings | #299 in National Universities #15 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Denver, CO | Location | Greeley, CO |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,780 Colorado residents $29,503 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,010 Colorado residents $26,204 out-of-state |
| $10,635 Colorado residents $12,714 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,788 Colorado residents $25,426 out-of-state |
| $5,100 | Financial Aid | $7,813 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 64.27% | Acceptance Rate | 89.08% |
| 32.78% | Yield | 32.28% |
| 1,020 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,995 | Total Students | 9,380 |
| 15,848 | Undergraduate | 6,728 |
| 1,147 | Graduate | 2,652 |
| 4,246 | Online Enrollment | 1,594 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 28% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $44,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| Not offered or not Reported | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,542) $6,873 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 558 Full-time 611 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 441 Full-time 290 Part-time |
| 1,297 Full-time 621 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,213 Full-time 317 Part-time |
| $66,493 for Faculties $69,445 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,100 for Faculties $58,772 Part-time |