- Both University of Northern Colorado and Northern Arizona University (NAU) are public.
- University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, CO and NAU is located in Flagstaff, AZ.
- NAU has more expensive tuition of $28,900 than University of Northern Colorado ($26,204).
- NAU has tighter acceptance rate of 80.85% than University of Northern Colorado (89.08%).
- NAU is larger with 28,086 students than University of Northern Colorado (9,380 students).
| University of Northern Colorado View More Rivals | Northern Arizona University View More Rivals | |
| #299 in National Universities #15 in Colorado | Rankings | #245 in National Universities #2 in Arizona |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Greeley, CO | Location | Flagstaff, AZ |
| Known as | NAU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,010 Colorado residents $26,204 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,652 Arizona residents $28,900 out-of-state |
| $14,788 Colorado residents $25,426 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,547 Arizona residents $22,077 out-of-state |
| $7,813 | Financial Aid | $9,955 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 89.08% | Acceptance Rate | 80.85% |
| 32.28% | Yield | 19.79% |
| 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,380 | Total Students | 28,086 |
| 6,728 | Undergraduate | 23,204 |
| 2,652 | Graduate | 4,882 |
| 1,594 | Online Enrollment | 5,570 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $47,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,600 |
| 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: 9,952) $6,180 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 | 20 to 1 |
| 441 Full-time 290 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 975 Full-time 481 Part-time |
| 1,213 Full-time 317 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,934 Full-time 551 Part-time |
| $71,100 for Faculties $58,772 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,061 for Faculties $65,428 Part-time |