- Both University of Northern Colorado and Portland State University (Portland State) are public.
- University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, CO and Portland State is located in Portland, OR.
- Portland State has more expensive tuition of $30,138 than University of Northern Colorado ($26,204).
- University of Northern Colorado has tighter acceptance rate of 89.08% than Portland State (92.44%).
- Portland State is larger with 21,609 students than University of Northern Colorado (9,380 students).
| University of Northern Colorado View More Rivals | Portland State University View More Rivals | |
| #299 in National Universities #15 in Colorado | Rankings | #194 in National Universities #9 in Oregon |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Greeley, CO | Location | Portland, OR |
| Known as | Portland State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,010 Colorado residents $26,204 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,238 Oregon residents $30,138 out-of-state |
| $14,788 Colorado residents $25,426 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,202 Oregon residents $24,693 out-of-state |
| $7,813 | Financial Aid | $8,819 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $67 graduate |
| 89.08% | Acceptance Rate | 92.44% |
| 32.28% | Yield | 30.62% |
| 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,380 | Total Students | 21,609 |
| 6,728 | Undergraduate | 16,862 |
| 2,652 | Graduate | 4,747 |
| 1,594 | Online Enrollment | 3,937 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $47,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,800 |
| 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: 2,138) $7,365 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 | 17 to 1 |
| 441 Full-time 290 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 742 Full-time 727 Part-time |
| 1,213 Full-time 317 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,303 Full-time 840 Part-time |
| $71,100 for Faculties $58,772 Part-time | Average Salary | $93,029 for Faculties $72,194 Part-time |