College comparison

University of Idaho vs University of Northern Colorado

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	University of Idaho Moscow, ID	University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO
Acceptance rateUniversity of Idaho is more selective	76%	86%
SAT (25–75)	990–1230	950–1190
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,747	5,598
Avg net price	$14,831	$17,760
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Moscow, ID	Greeley, CO

Quick answers

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

University of Idaho is more selective: University of Idaho's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and University of Northern Colorado's is approximately 86% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Idaho vs University of Northern Colorado?

The middle-50% SAT range is 990–1230 at University of Idaho and 950–1190 at University of Northern Colorado. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.