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GCU ASU U of A DSC Utah Utah State University WSU BYU Colorado State Southern Utah University San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CU Boulder| Northern Arizona University | Utah Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | UVU | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Orem, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 43,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | uvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | UVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $5,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $17,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $9,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $3,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NAU | UVU | ||
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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 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NAU | UVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | UVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $15,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $157 |
Diversity |
NAU | UVU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
NAU | UVU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 15% | ||
Campus |
NAU | UVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than NAU based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 28,086 students)
NAU vs. UVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or UVU?
- Northern Arizona University is 96.4% more expensive to attend than UVU for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $5,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at NAU than Utah Valley University ($26,286.00 vs. $17,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah Valley University than NAU ($9,346 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah Valley University are 27% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($9,234 vs. $11,728)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University as Utah Valley University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 226.4% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($11,865 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or UVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVU or NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UVU (3.52)
NAU vs. UVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or UVU? 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 UVU and NAU.
- The graduation rate at NAU is higher than Utah Valley University (52% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $5,400 more per year than NAU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $43,900)
- Utah Valley University students graduate with a $4,800 lower median federal student loan debt than NAU graduates. ($15,200 vs. $20,000)
- UVU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than NAU graduates. ($157 vs. $206)
- More UVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NAU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/