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KU GCU ASU U of A ESU Johnson County Community College Colorado State ISU UNOMAHA San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CU Boulder University of Missouri-Columbia| Northern Arizona University | Kansas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | K-State | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Manhattan, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 28,186 | 19,745 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | k-state.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | K-State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,352 | $9,964 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,600 | $26,838 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,544 | $18,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,377 | $9,391 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 90% |
Admission |
NAU | K-State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,805 | 13,437 | ||
| Admitted | 34,383 | 10,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 29.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
NAU | K-State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | K-State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $49,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $232 |
Diversity |
NAU | K-State | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NAU | K-State | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 27% | ||
Campus |
NAU | K-State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than K-State based on total student enrollment (28,186 students vs. 19,745 students)
NAU vs. K-State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or K-State?
- Northern Arizona University is 13.9% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($11,352.00 vs. $9,964.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at NAU than Kansas State University ($27,600.00 vs. $26,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Arizona University than K-State ($16,544 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Arizona University are 2.5% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($11,728 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than Kansas State University (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 31.8% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($12,377 vs. $9,391)
NAU vs. K-State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or K-State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between K-State or NAU .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at NAU (3.7)
- NAU has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than K-State (79.4%)
NAU vs. K-State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or K-State? 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 K-State and NAU.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Northern Arizona University (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than NAU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $43,900)
- Northern Arizona University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- NAU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NAU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/