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GCU ASU U of A CSN Colorado State San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CU Boulder Cal State East Bay UC Davis Washington State University of Massachusetts-Boston UWM| Northern Arizona University | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | NSC | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 28,186 | 7,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,352 | $5,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,600 | $19,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,544 | $16,255 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,377 | $7,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
Admission |
NAU | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,805 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 34,383 | 1,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 2.75 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NAU | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $236 |
Diversity |
NAU | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
NAU | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NAU | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than NSC based on total student enrollment (28,186 students vs. 7,283 students)
NAU vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or NSC?
- Northern Arizona University is 99.4% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($11,352.00 vs. $5,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at NAU than Nevada State College ($27,600.00 vs. $19,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nevada State College than NAU ($16,255 vs. $16,544)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nevada State College are 6.8% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($10,979 vs. $11,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than Nevada State College (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 62% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($12,377 vs. $7,642)
NAU vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 0.95 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at NSC (2.75)
- NAU has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than NSC (86.2%)
NAU vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or NSC? 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 NSC and NAU.
- The graduation rate at NAU is higher than Nevada State College (52% vs. 22%)
- Northern Arizona University students graduate with a $2,920 lower median federal student loan debt than NSC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,920)
- NAU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than NSC graduates. ($206 vs. $236)
- More NAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/