UNC-Greeley vs California State University-Northridge (CSUN)

Considering higher education options? Explore the distinct offerings of University of Northern Colorado (UNC) and California State University-Northridge (CSUN) through our comprehensive side-by-side comparison. With acceptance rates of 88% and 48%, respectively, UNC presents a more accessible admissions landscape, while CSUN's lower student-faculty ratio of 22:1 ensures personalized attention. Dive into the comparison table to discover the diverse academic programs at both institutions, including UNC's strengths in education and nursing, and CSUN's focus on business and engineering. Explore the vibrant student life, with UNC's larger undergraduate population offering a lively campus atmosphere, and CSUN's diverse student body fostering a rich cultural experience. Compare graduation rates, tuition fees, and financial aid opportunities to make an informed decision. Whether you seek a more open admissions policy or a smaller class size, UNC and CSUN offer distinct paths to academic success.

	California State University-Northridge	University of Northern Colorado
Overview
Location	Northridge, California	Greeley, Colorado
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	82.0%	69.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	88.1%	91.1%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $70	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	970 - 1210
ACT range	N/A	19 - 27
Students submitting SAT score		29.0%
Students submitting ACT score		8.0%
Total number of applicants	23,656	10,152
Total number of admissions given out	20,842	9,252
Admitted students who chose to enroll	4,716	1,256
Yield rate	22.6%	13.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $31,857 Out of state: $43,737	In state: $27,308 Out of state: $40,427
Average net price	$8,708	$17,128
Tuition	In state: $5,742 Out of state: $17,622	In state: $8,127 Out of state: $21,246
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,316 Meal plan: $4,506	Room/dormitory: $6,546 Meal plan: $5,606
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	82.0% Average amount $10,882	98.0% Average amount $8,308
Students receiving federal student loan	14.0% Average amount $4,779	49.0% Average amount $4,866
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $12,360	5.0% Average amount $12,652

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	34,496 Men 45.0% Women 55.0%	7,357 Men 32.9% Women 67.1%
Graduate students	5,612 Men 33.0% Women 67.0%	2,991 Men 24.5% Women 75.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	1.7%	15.4%
International students	6.0%	1.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	4,029	3,542
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Washington Hawaii Nevada Texas	Colorado California Texas Arizona New Mexico

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Engineering Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Public Administration and Social Service Computer and Information Science	Education Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts Biological and Biomedical Sciences Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	26:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	54.2%	51.9%
Dropout rate	33.7%	12.7%
Transferred out	5.6%	33.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $95,739 Year 3: $108,158 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $89,831 Year 2: $92,124 Year 3: $98,535 Taxation (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,745 Year 2: $86,867 Year 3: $97,852 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $83,455 Year 2: $88,907 Year 3: $96,626 Construction Engineering Technologies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $79,863 Year 2: $75,204 Year 3: $92,559 Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $80,493 Year 3: $92,252 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $83,281 Year 2: $83,669 Year 3: $89,964 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,782 Year 2: $75,047 Year 3: $84,221 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,859 Year 2: $73,070 Year 3: $82,977 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $78,180 Year 2: $76,863 Year 3: $82,194	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $95,592 Year 2: $93,076 Year 3: $97,134 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $67,550 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $71,265 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,692 Year 2: $59,688 Year 3: $64,765 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $50,641 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $62,395 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,682 Year 2: $57,995 Year 3: $60,883 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,199 Year 2: $50,231 Year 3: $52,879 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,408 Year 2: $45,665 Year 3: $52,808 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,601 Year 2: $48,198 Year 3: $49,964 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $48,018 Year 2: $46,738 Year 3: $48,853 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,825 Year 2: $42,979 Year 3: $46,903

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