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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 | Prescott College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | Prescott College | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Prescott, AZ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,186 | 909 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | prescott.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | Prescott College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,352 | $33,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,600 | $33,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $7,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,544 | $23,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,377 | $23,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
NAU | Prescott College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,805 | 140 | ||
| Admitted | 34,383 | 138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NAU | Prescott College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | Prescott College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $201 |
Diversity |
NAU | Prescott College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
NAU | Prescott College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 73% | ||
Campus |
NAU | Prescott College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than Prescott College based on total student enrollment (28,186 students vs. 909 students)
NAU vs. Prescott College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or Prescott College?
- Prescott College is 199.2% more expensive to attend than NAU for in-state tuition ($33,960.00 vs. $11,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Prescott College than Northern Arizona University ($33,960.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Arizona University than Prescott College ($16,544 vs. $23,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 50.6% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($7,790 vs. $11,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College than Northern Arizona University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prescott College students is 93.3% larger than aid received Northern Arizona University ($23,929 vs. $12,377)
NAU vs. Prescott College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or Prescott College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Prescott College or NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than NAU (90.9%)
NAU vs. Prescott College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or Prescott 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 Prescott College and NAU.
- The graduation rate at NAU is higher than Prescott College (52% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Northern Arizona University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than NAU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,000)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than NAU graduates. ($201 vs. $206)
- More NAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/