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UNC-Greeley vs Oregon State

Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Colorado and Oregon, the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) and Oregon State University (OSU) stand as prominent institutions of higher learning, each offering unique educational experiences. While both universities share a commitment to academic excellence, they differ in several key aspects. UNC boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. OSU, on the other hand, offers a wider range of undergraduate programs, catering to diverse academic interests. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details, including popular majors, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.
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University of Northern Colorado

Overview

Location Corvallis, Oregon Greeley, Colorado
Campus setting City: Small City: Midsize
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Quarter Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 87.0% 69.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 89.2% 91.1%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $65
Graduate: $75
Undergraduate: $50
Graduate: $50
SAT range 1120 - 1370 970 - 1210
ACT range 21 - 28 19 - 27
Students submitting SAT score 25.0% 29.0%
Students submitting ACT score 13.0% 8.0%
Total number of applicants 23,188 10,152
Total number of admissions given out 20,687 9,252
Admitted students who chose to enroll 3,965 1,256
Yield rate 19.2% 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) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $29,393
Out of state: $48,784
In state: $27,308
Out of state: $40,427
Average net price $20,318 $17,128
Tuition
In state: $10,065
Out of state: $29,456
In state: $8,127
Out of state: $21,246
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $10,260
Meal plan: $4,500
Room/dormitory: $6,546
Meal plan: $5,606
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 87.0%
Average amount $9,156 		98.0%
Average amount $8,308
Students receiving federal student loan 28.0%
Average amount $4,944 		49.0%
Average amount $4,866
Students taking out private loans 4.0%
Average amount $18,709 		5.0%
Average amount $12,652

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 27,564
Men 52.0% Women 48.0% 		7,357
Men 32.9% Women 67.1%
Graduate students 5,629
Men 46.2% Women 53.8% 		2,991
Men 24.5% Women 75.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Low
Out-of-state students 35.8% 15.4%
International students 7.6% 1.6%
Campus local/setting City: Small City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity 5,055 3,542
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Oregon California Washington Hawaii Colorado Colorado California Texas Arizona New Mexico

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Engineering
  • Education
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Health Professions
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio 18:1 14:1
Institutional accreditation Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 68.2% 51.9%
Dropout rate 10.0% 12.7%
Transferred out 18.9% 33.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $114,696
  • Year 2: $124,122
  • Year 3: $129,702
Education, General (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $82,440
  • Year 3: $105,213
Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $87,539
  • Year 2: $78,719
  • Year 3: $92,424
Veterinary Medicine (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $79,421
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: $87,236
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $74,600
  • Year 2: $73,446
  • Year 3: $84,460
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $70,654
  • Year 2: $73,035
  • Year 3: $83,827
Construction Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $73,542
  • Year 2: $71,295
  • Year 3: $81,840
Industrial Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $65,943
  • Year 2: $67,420
  • Year 3: $76,191
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $66,476
  • Year 2: $62,863
  • Year 3: $76,134
Manufacturing Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $69,338
  • Year 3: $75,733
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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