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GCU ASU U of A UVU Colorado State Utah State University Utah San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CU Boulder Cal State East Bay Southern Utah University UC Davis| Northern Arizona University | Weber State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | WSU | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 29,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $10,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $5,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NAU | WSU | ||
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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 | 3.36 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 |
Academics |
NAU | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $155 |
Diversity |
NAU | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 14% |
Students |
NAU | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NAU | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Weber State University is larger than than NAU based on total student enrollment (29,914 students vs. 28,086 students)
NAU vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or WSU?
- Northern Arizona University is 101.5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $5,471.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at NAU than Weber State University ($26,286.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Weber State University than NAU ($10,525 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Weber State University are 27% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($9,232 vs. $11,728)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University as Weber State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 103.5% larger than aid received Weber State University ($11,865 vs. $5,831)
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at WSU (3.36)
NAU vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or WSU? 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 WSU and NAU.
- The graduation rate at NAU is higher than Weber State University (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Weber State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than NAU graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $43,900)
- Weber State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NAU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than NAU graduates. ($155 vs. $206)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NAU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/