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GCU ASU California State University-Northridge U of A California State University-San Bernardino Cal State LA Cal State Fullerton Colorado State CSU Channel Islands Cal State East Bay San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CSU| Northern Arizona University | California State University Dominguez Hills | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | CSUDH | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Carson, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 16,426 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | csudh.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | CSUDH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $16,035 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $5,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $9,819 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
NAU | CSUDH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 44,855 | 19,165 | ||
| Admitted | 35,881 | 17,082 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Dec 4, 2024 |
Academics |
NAU | CSUDH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | CSUDH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $13,962 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $144 |
Diversity |
NAU | CSUDH | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 8% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
NAU | CSUDH | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NAU | CSUDH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than CSUDH based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 16,426 students)
NAU vs. CSUDH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or CSUDH?
- Northern Arizona University is 92% more expensive to attend than CSUDH for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at NAU than California State University Dominguez Hills ($26,286.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Dominguez Hills than NAU ($5,068 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Arizona University are 36.7% lower than costs at California State University Dominguez Hills ($11,728 vs. $16,035)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than California State University Dominguez Hills (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 20.8% larger than aid received California State University Dominguez Hills ($11,865 vs. $9,819)
NAU vs. CSUDH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or CSUDH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUDH or NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at CSUDH (3.16)
- CSUDH has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than NAU (80%)
NAU vs. CSUDH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or CSUDH? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CSUDH and NAU.
- The graduation rate at NAU is higher than California State University Dominguez Hills (52% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from California State University Dominguez Hills earn on average $2,900 more per year than NAU graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $43,900)
- California State University Dominguez Hills students graduate with a $6,038 lower median federal student loan debt than NAU graduates. ($13,962 vs. $20,000)
- CSUDH graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than NAU graduates. ($144 vs. $206)
- More NAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUDH students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/