- Both University of Northern Colorado and Southern Utah University are public.
- University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, CO and Southern Utah University is located in Cedar City, UT.
- University of Northern Colorado has more expensive tuition of $26,204 than Southern Utah University ($20,586).
- Southern Utah University has tighter acceptance rate of 75.80% than University of Northern Colorado (89.08%).
- Southern Utah University is larger with 14,330 students than University of Northern Colorado (9,380 students).
| University of Northern Colorado View More Rivals | Southern Utah University View More Rivals | |
| #299 in National Universities #15 in Colorado | Rankings | #5 in Utah |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Greeley, CO | Location | Cedar City, UT |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's 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 | $6,770 Utah residents $20,586 out-of-state |
| $14,788 Colorado residents $25,426 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,338 Utah residents $24,548 out-of-state |
| $7,813 | Financial Aid | $9,027 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 89.08% | Acceptance Rate | 75.80% |
| 32.28% | Yield | 21.38% |
| 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,380 | Total Students | 14,330 |
| 6,728 | Undergraduate | 12,649 |
| 2,652 | Graduate | 1,681 |
| 1,594 | Online Enrollment | 3,962 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $47,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,500 |
| 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: 977) $4,038 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,378 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| 441 Full-time 290 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 339 Full-time 109 Part-time |
| 1,213 Full-time 317 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 877 Full-time 321 Part-time |
| $71,100 for Faculties $58,772 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,846 for Faculties $58,869 Part-time |