University of Northern Colorado vs Colorado Mesa University
Colorado Mesa University is harder to get into (82% vs 86% admitted), and students with aid paid less there on average (in-state): $14,808 vs $18,711 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
| Measure | University of Northern Colorado | Colorado Mesa University |
|---|---|---|
| Admit rate | 86% | 82% |
| SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 950–1190 | 930–1160 |
| ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 21–26 | 18–24 |
| SAT or ACT for fall 2027 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Next deadline | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Measure | University of Northern Colorado | Colorado Mesa University |
|---|---|---|
| Sticker price per year (in-state at public colleges) | $30,741 | $25,154 |
| Average paid after grants (in-state at public colleges) | $18,711 | $14,808 |
| Average paid from out of state, estimated | $34,199 | $30,537 |
| Measure | University of Northern Colorado | Colorado Mesa University |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,903 | $12,158 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $15,715 | $11,782 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $15,834 | $12,994 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $19,030 | $16,154 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,151 | $19,664 |
| Measure | University of Northern Colorado | Colorado Mesa University |
|---|---|---|
| Undergrads | 5,598 | 8,143 |
| Graduate within 6 years | 51% | 42% |
| Come back for year two | 76% | 79% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $56,980 | $51,221 |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 | $19,500 |
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote; at public colleges the income rows are in-state students. The out-of-state estimate adds a public college's extra out-of-state tuition to its in-state average; out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more. How we get our numbers
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