- Both University of Northern Colorado and The University of Montana are public.
- University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, CO and The University of Montana is located in Missoula, MT.
- The University of Montana has more expensive tuition of $31,622 than University of Northern Colorado ($26,204).
- University of Northern Colorado has tighter acceptance rate of 89.08% than The University of Montana (92.64%).
- The University of Montana is larger with 9,955 students than University of Northern Colorado (9,380 students).
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| #299 in National Universities #15 in Colorado | Rankings | #165 in National Universities #2 in Montana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Greeley, CO | Location | Missoula, MT |
| Known as | University of Montana | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate 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 | $8,152 Montana residents $31,622 out-of-state |
| $14,788 Colorado residents $25,426 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,580 Montana residents $35,314 out-of-state |
| $7,813 | Financial Aid | $4,841 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 89.08% | Acceptance Rate | 92.64% |
| 32.28% | Yield | 29.18% |
| 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,380 | Total Students | 9,955 |
| 6,728 | Undergraduate | 7,215 |
| 2,652 | Graduate | 2,740 |
| 1,594 | Online Enrollment | 1,326 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $47,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,300 |
| 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: 2,808) $5,108 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,500 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 441 Full-time 290 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 423 Full-time 211 Part-time |
| 1,213 Full-time 317 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,768 Full-time 441 Part-time |
| $71,100 for Faculties $58,772 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,479 for Faculties $58,039 Part-time |