- Both University of Northern Colorado and California State University-Sacramento (Sacramento State) are public.
- University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, CO and Sacramento State is located in Sacramento, CA.
- University of Northern Colorado has more expensive tuition of $26,204 than Sacramento State ($19,482).
- Sacramento State has tighter acceptance rate of 67.76% than University of Northern Colorado (89.08%).
- Sacramento State is larger with 31,818 students than University of Northern Colorado (9,380 students).
| University of Northern Colorado View More Rivals | California State University-Sacramento View More Rivals | |
| #299 in National Universities #15 in Colorado | Rankings | #51 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Greeley, CO | Location | Sacramento, CA |
| Known as | Sacramento State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,010 Colorado residents $26,204 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,602 California residents $19,482 out-of-state |
| $14,788 Colorado residents $25,426 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,036 California residents $18,540 out-of-state |
| $7,813 | Financial Aid | $8,951 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 89.08% | Acceptance Rate | 67.76% |
| 32.28% | Yield | 21.95% |
| 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,380 | Total Students | 31,818 |
| 6,728 | Undergraduate | 28,921 |
| 2,652 | Graduate | 2,897 |
| 1,594 | Online Enrollment | 2,262 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $47,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,200 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,542) $6,873 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,279) $7,744 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
| 441 Full-time 290 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 821 Full-time 885 Part-time |
| 1,213 Full-time 317 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,243 Full-time 927 Part-time |
| $71,100 for Faculties $58,772 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,328 for Faculties $69,213 Part-time |