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GCU ASU U of A Colorado State San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CU Boulder Cal State East Bay UC Davis Washington State University of Massachusetts-Boston UWM MSU| Northern Arizona University | Northern New Mexico College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Espanola, NM | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 1,154 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | nnmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $5,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $14,329 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $12,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $8,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $7,267 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
NAU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
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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 | 2.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| 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 | Northern New Mexico College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $93 |
Diversity |
NAU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 68% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NAU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NAU | Northern New Mexico College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than Northern New Mexico College based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 1,154 students)
NAU vs. Northern New Mexico College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or Northern New Mexico College?
- Northern Arizona University is 117.7% more expensive to attend than Northern New Mexico College for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $5,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.4% higher at NAU than Northern New Mexico College ($26,286.00 vs. $14,329.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern New Mexico College than NAU ($8,383 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Arizona University are 6.9% lower than costs at Northern New Mexico College ($11,728 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than Northern New Mexico College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 63.3% larger than aid received Northern New Mexico College ($11,865 vs. $7,267)
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or Northern New Mexico College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northern New Mexico College or NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 1.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Northern New Mexico College (2.63)
NAU vs. Northern New Mexico College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or Northern New Mexico College? 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 Northern New Mexico College and NAU.
- The graduation rate at Northern New Mexico College is higher than Northern Arizona University (100% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northern Arizona University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Northern New Mexico College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $32,100)
- Northern New Mexico College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NAU graduates. ($9,000 vs. $20,000)
- Northern New Mexico College graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than NAU graduates. ($93 vs. $206)
- More NAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northern New Mexico College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/