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Overview |
NAU | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Hays, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 12,949 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | fhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $4,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $14,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $8,481 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $5,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
NAU | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 44,855 | 1,828 | ||
| Admitted | 35,881 | 1,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 51.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NAU | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,718 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $214 |
Diversity |
NAU | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NAU | Fort Hays State University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 17% | ||
Campus |
NAU | Fort Hays State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than Fort Hays State University based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 12,949 students)
NAU vs. Fort Hays State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or Fort Hays State University?
- Northern Arizona University is 166.3% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.3% higher at NAU than Fort Hays State University ($26,286.00 vs. $14,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than NAU ($13,322 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 38.3% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($8,481 vs. $11,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than Fort Hays State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 120.3% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($11,865 vs. $5,387)
NAU vs. Fort Hays State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or Fort Hays State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fort Hays State University or NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Fort Hays State University (3.45)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than NAU (80%)
NAU vs. Fort Hays State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or Fort Hays State University? 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 Fort Hays State University and NAU.
- The graduation rate at NAU is higher than Fort Hays State University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Northern Arizona University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $41,400)
- Northern Arizona University students graduate with a $718 lower median federal student loan debt than Fort Hays State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,718)
- NAU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Fort Hays State University graduates. ($206 vs. $214)
- More Fort Hays State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NAU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/