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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 | San Diego Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | San Diego Christian College | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | El Cajon, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 355 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | sdcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | San Diego Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $33,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $15,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
NAU | San Diego Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 44,855 | - | ||
| Admitted | 35,881 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1098 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NAU | San Diego Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | San Diego Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,106 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $238 |
Diversity |
NAU | San Diego Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
NAU | San Diego Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NAU | San Diego Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than San Diego Christian College based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 355 students)
NAU vs. San Diego Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or San Diego Christian College?
- San Diego Christian College is 122.2% more expensive to attend than NAU for in-state tuition ($24,500.00 vs. $11,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at NAU than San Diego Christian College ($26,286.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Arizona University than San Diego Christian College ($17,115 vs. $33,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Diego Christian College are 0.2% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($11,700 vs. $11,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than San Diego Christian College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego Christian College students is 29% larger than aid received Northern Arizona University ($15,300 vs. $11,865)
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or San Diego Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego Christian College or NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at San Diego Christian College (3.26)
NAU vs. San Diego Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or San Diego Christian 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 San Diego Christian College and NAU.
- The graduation rate at NAU is higher than San Diego Christian College (52% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Northern Arizona University earn on average $4,400 more per year than San Diego Christian College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $39,500)
- Northern Arizona University students graduate with a $3,106 lower median federal student loan debt than San Diego Christian College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,106)
- NAU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than San Diego Christian College graduates. ($206 vs. $238)
- More NAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego Christian College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/