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GCU ASU U of A Colorado State Saint Johns River State College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CU Boulder Cal State East Bay UC Davis Washington State University of Massachusetts-Boston| Northern Arizona University | Florida State College at Jacksonville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | FSCJ | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Jacksonville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 20,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | fscj.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | FSCJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $2,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $9,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $8,496 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $2,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $5,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
NAU | FSCJ | ||
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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 | FSCJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | FSCJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $108 |
Diversity |
NAU | FSCJ | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
NAU | FSCJ | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NAU | FSCJ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 FSCJ based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 20,363 students)
NAU vs. FSCJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or FSCJ?
- Northern Arizona University is 327.6% more expensive to attend than FSCJ for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $2,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.9% higher at NAU than Florida State College at Jacksonville ($26,286.00 vs. $9,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State College at Jacksonville than NAU ($2,341 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State College at Jacksonville are 38% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($8,496 vs. $11,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than Florida State College at Jacksonville (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 108.9% larger than aid received Florida State College at Jacksonville ($11,865 vs. $5,680)
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or FSCJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSCJ or NAU .
NAU vs. FSCJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or FSCJ? 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 FSCJ and NAU.
- Graduates from Northern Arizona University earn on average $9,400 more per year than FSCJ graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $34,500)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NAU graduates. ($10,500 vs. $20,000)
- FSCJ 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 FSCJ students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/