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Colorado Mesa University vs University of Northern Colorado

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Colorado Mesa University University of Northern Colorado
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 82% 86%
SAT range (mid 50%) 930-1,160 950-1,190
ACT range (mid 50%) 18-24 21-26
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $15,103 $17,760
Sticker cost of attendance $24,046 $29,254
Graduation rate 41% 51%
Retention rate 79% 76%
Undergraduates 8,143 5,598
Student-faculty ratio 18:1 14:1
Setting Grand Junction, CO Greeley, CO
Type Public Public
Application fee n/a $50
Test policy n/a Test-flexible

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is Colorado Mesa University or University of Northern Colorado harder to get into?

Colorado Mesa University is more selective, with a 82% acceptance rate versus 86% at University of Northern Colorado. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Colorado Mesa University or University of Northern Colorado?

Colorado Mesa University has the lower average net price ($15,103 versus $17,760). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.