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GCU ASU U of A NSC Colorado State San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CU Boulder Cal State East Bay UC Davis Washington State University of Massachusetts-Boston UWM| Northern Arizona University | College of Southern Nevada | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | CSN | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 28,901 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | csn.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | CSN | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $3,383 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $11,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $10,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $7,685 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $5,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
NAU | CSN | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 44,855 | - | ||
| Admitted | 35,881 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NAU | CSN | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | CSN | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $108 |
Diversity |
NAU | CSN | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
NAU | CSN | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NAU | CSN | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Southern Nevada is larger than than NAU based on total student enrollment (28,901 students vs. 28,086 students)
NAU vs. CSN Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or CSN?
- Northern Arizona University is 225.9% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.9% higher at NAU than College of Southern Nevada ($26,286.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Nevada than NAU ($7,685 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Southern Nevada are 7.9% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($10,866 vs. $11,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than College of Southern Nevada (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 134.4% larger than aid received College of Southern Nevada ($11,865 vs. $5,061)
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or CSN? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSN or NAU .
NAU vs. CSN Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or CSN? 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 CSN and NAU.
- Graduates from Northern Arizona University earn on average $7,900 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NAU graduates. ($10,500 vs. $20,000)
- CSN graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than NAU graduates. ($108 vs. $206)
- More NAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/