University of Idaho (UIdaho) vs. University of Northern Colorado

Two Rivalry Colleges in Big Sky Conference

  • Both University of Idaho (UIdaho) and University of Northern Colorado are public.
  • UIdaho is located in Moscow, ID and University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, CO.
  • 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 Idaho

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#238 in National Universities
#2 in Idaho
Rankings#299 in National Universities
#15 in Colorado
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Moscow, IDLocationGreeley, CO
UIdahoKnown as
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral/Research University
Tuition & Fees
$8,816 Idaho residents
$29,784 out-of-state
Undergraduate$12,010 Colorado residents
$26,204 out-of-state
$10,548 Idaho residents
$29,784 out-of-state
Graduate$14,788 Colorado residents
$25,426 out-of-state
$10,161Financial Aid$7,813
Admission
$60 undergraduate
$60 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
73.09%Acceptance Rate89.08%
29.67%Yield32.28%
1,121 SAT, 24 ACTTest Scores1,090 SAT, 24 ACT
Student Population
11,507Total Students9,380
8,809Undergraduate6,728
2,698Graduate2,652
1,357Online Enrollment1,594
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
61%Graduation Rate51%
19%Transfer-out Rate30%
74%Retention Rate75%
$47,000Average Earning after Graduation$47,100
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,288)On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,542)
$6,873 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
535 Full-time
86 Part-time
Number of Faculties441 Full-time
290 Part-time
2,241 Full-time
153 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,213 Full-time
317 Part-time
$88,712 for Faculties
$61,456 Part-time
Average Salary$71,100 for Faculties
$58,772 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023