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GCU ASU U of A UVU Colorado State Utah Utah State University San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CU Boulder Cal State East Bay UC Davis Southern Utah University| Northern Arizona University | Dixie State College of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | DSC | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
NAU | DSC | ||
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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 | 3.4 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NAU | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $171 |
Diversity |
NAU | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NAU | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 29% | ||
Campus |
NAU | DSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than DSC based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 12,556 students)
NAU vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or DSC?
- Northern Arizona University is 109.3% more expensive to attend than DSC for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $5,266.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at NAU than Dixie State College of Utah ($26,286.00 vs. $16,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dixie State College of Utah than NAU ($14,589 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 58.8% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($7,384 vs. $11,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than Dixie State College of Utah (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 70.8% larger than aid received Dixie State College of Utah ($11,865 vs. $6,946)
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at DSC (3.4)
NAU vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or DSC? 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 DSC and NAU.
- Graduates from Northern Arizona University earn on average $4,300 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $39,600)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $3,375 lower median federal student loan debt than NAU graduates. ($16,625 vs. $20,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than NAU graduates. ($171 vs. $206)
- More NAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/