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GCU ASU U of A UW-La Crosse Wisconsin University of Phoenix-Madison Campus UWO UW-Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Green Bay UWSP Colorado State| Northern Arizona University | University of Wisconsin Milwaukee | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | UWM | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
NAU | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 44,855 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 35,881 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NAU | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
NAU | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NAU | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 12% | ||
Campus |
NAU | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than UWM based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 22,676 students)
NAU vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or UWM?
- Northern Arizona University is 36.3% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at NAU than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($26,286.00 vs. $19,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than NAU ($16,551 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 7.6% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($10,896 vs. $11,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 99% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($11,865 vs. $5,963)
NAU vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UWM (3.16)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than NAU (80%)
NAU vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or UWM? 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 UWM and NAU.
- The graduation rate at NAU is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $2,200 more per year than NAU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $43,900)
- Northern Arizona University students graduate with a $4,958 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,958)
- NAU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NAU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/