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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 | South Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | South Texas College | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | McAllen, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 27,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | southtexascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | South Texas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $2,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $7,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $6,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $1,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $7,799 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
NAU | South Texas 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 | - | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 |
Academics |
NAU | South Texas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | South Texas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | N/A |
Diversity |
NAU | South Texas College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NAU | South Texas College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NAU | South Texas 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 South Texas College based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 27,894 students)
NAU vs. South Texas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or South Texas College?
- Northern Arizona University is 322.4% more expensive to attend than South Texas College for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $2,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.5% higher at NAU than South Texas College ($26,286.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Texas College than NAU ($1,692 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 73.9% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($6,745 vs. $11,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than South Texas College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 52.1% larger than aid received South Texas College ($11,865 vs. $7,799)
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or South Texas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Texas College or NAU .
NAU vs. South Texas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or South Texas 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 South Texas College and NAU.
- Graduates from Northern Arizona University earn on average $9,700 more per year than South Texas College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $34,200)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/