- Both University of Northern Colorado and Eastern Washington University (EWU) are public.
- University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, CO and EWU is located in Cheney, WA.
- University of Northern Colorado has more expensive tuition of $26,204 than EWU ($25,892).
- University of Northern Colorado has tighter acceptance rate of 89.08% than EWU (96.20%).
- EWU is larger with 10,910 students than University of Northern Colorado (9,380 students).
| University of Northern Colorado View More Rivals | Eastern Washington University View More Rivals | |
| #299 in National Universities #15 in Colorado | Rankings | #11 in Washington |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Greeley, CO | Location | Cheney, WA |
| Known as | EWU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 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 | $8,353 Washington residents $25,892 out-of-state |
| $14,788 Colorado residents $25,426 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,757 Washington residents $29,102 out-of-state |
| $7,813 | Financial Aid | $10,190 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 89.08% | Acceptance Rate | 96.20% |
| 32.28% | Yield | 38.20% |
| 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,380 | Total Students | 10,910 |
| 6,728 | Undergraduate | 7,604 |
| 2,652 | Graduate | 3,306 |
| 1,594 | Online Enrollment | 2,808 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $47,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,700 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,542) $6,873 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,788) $8,090 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 | 19 to 1 |
| 441 Full-time 290 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 444 Full-time 136 Part-time |
| 1,213 Full-time 317 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,215 Full-time 152 Part-time |
| $71,100 for Faculties $58,772 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,674 for Faculties $65,357 Part-time |