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Overview |
NAU | MDC | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,186 | 39,139 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | mdc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | MDC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,352 | $1,987 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,600 | $7,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $26,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,544 | $5,367 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,377 | $7,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
Admission |
NAU | MDC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,805 | - | ||
| Admitted | 34,383 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
NAU | MDC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | MDC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $8,703 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $89 |
Diversity |
NAU | MDC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 69% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
NAU | MDC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NAU | MDC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami Dade College is larger than than NAU based on total student enrollment (39,139 students vs. 28,186 students)
NAU vs. MDC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or MDC?
- Northern Arizona University is 471.3% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($11,352.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 247.3% higher at NAU than Miami Dade College ($27,600.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than NAU ($5,367 vs. $16,544)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Arizona University are 125.2% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($11,728 vs. $26,406)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than Miami Dade College (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 71.7% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($12,377 vs. $7,209)
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or MDC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MDC or NAU .
NAU vs. MDC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or MDC? 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 MDC and NAU.
- Graduates from Northern Arizona University earn on average $9,800 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $11,297 lower median federal student loan debt than NAU graduates. ($8,703 vs. $20,000)
- MDC graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than NAU graduates. ($89 vs. $206)
- More NAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/