- Both University of Northern Colorado and Montana State University (MSU) are public.
- University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, CO and MSU is located in Bozeman, MT.
- MSU has more expensive tuition of $31,337 than University of Northern Colorado ($26,204).
- MSU has tighter acceptance rate of 83.11% than University of Northern Colorado (89.08%).
- MSU has higher SAT scores of 1,170 than University of Northern Colorado (1,090).
- MSU is larger with 16,681 students than University of Northern Colorado (9,380 students).
| University of Northern Colorado View More Rivals | Montana State University View More Rivals | |
| #299 in National Universities #15 in Colorado | Rankings | #150 in National Universities #1 in Montana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Greeley, CO | Location | Bozeman, MT |
| Known as | MSU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,010 Colorado residents $26,204 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,083 Montana residents $31,337 out-of-state |
| $14,788 Colorado residents $25,426 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,313 Montana residents $24,863 out-of-state |
| $7,813 | Financial Aid | $5,742 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $38 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 89.08% | Acceptance Rate | 83.11% |
| 32.28% | Yield | 24.08% |
| 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,380 | Total Students | 16,681 |
| 6,728 | Undergraduate | 14,625 |
| 2,652 | Graduate | 2,056 |
| 1,594 | Online Enrollment | 1,074 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $47,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,900 |
| 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: 4,801) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 441 Full-time 290 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 736 Full-time 485 Part-time |
| 1,213 Full-time 317 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,517 Full-time 819 Part-time |
| $71,100 for Faculties $58,772 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,421 for Faculties $58,063 Part-time |