- Both University of Northern Colorado and University of Idaho (UIdaho) are public.
- University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, CO and UIdaho is located in Moscow, ID.
- UIdaho has more expensive tuition of $29,784 than University of Northern Colorado ($26,204).
- UIdaho has tighter acceptance rate of 73.09% than University of Northern Colorado (89.08%).
- UIdaho has higher SAT scores of 1,121 than University of Northern Colorado (1,090).
- UIdaho is larger with 11,507 students than University of Northern Colorado (9,380 students).
| University of Northern Colorado View More Rivals | University of Idaho View More Rivals | |
| #299 in National Universities #15 in Colorado | Rankings | #238 in National Universities #2 in Idaho |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Greeley, CO | Location | Moscow, ID |
| Known as | UIdaho | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate 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 | $8,816 Idaho residents $29,784 out-of-state |
| $14,788 Colorado residents $25,426 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,548 Idaho residents $29,784 out-of-state |
| $7,813 | Financial Aid | $10,161 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 89.08% | Acceptance Rate | 73.09% |
| 32.28% | Yield | 29.67% |
| 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,121 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,380 | Total Students | 11,507 |
| 6,728 | Undergraduate | 8,809 |
| 2,652 | Graduate | 2,698 |
| 1,594 | Online Enrollment | 1,357 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $47,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,000 |
| 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: 2,288) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 441 Full-time 290 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 535 Full-time 86 Part-time |
| 1,213 Full-time 317 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,241 Full-time 153 Part-time |
| $71,100 for Faculties $58,772 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,712 for Faculties $61,456 Part-time |