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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 | Western International University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | West | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Phoenix, AZ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | west.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | West | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $6,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $6,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $2,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $5,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $5,419 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 20% |
Admission |
NAU | West | ||
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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) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NAU | West | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | West | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 2% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $273 |
Diversity |
NAU | West | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
NAU | West | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | - | ||
Campus |
NAU | West | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than West based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 905 students)
NAU vs. West Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or West?
- Northern Arizona University is 83.7% more expensive to attend than West for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $6,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 338.1% higher at NAU than Western International University ($26,286.00 vs. $6,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western International University than NAU ($5,911 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western International University are 443% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($2,160 vs. $11,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than Western International University (100% vs. 20%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 119% larger than aid received Western International University ($11,865 vs. $5,419)
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or West? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West or NAU .
NAU vs. West Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or West? 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 West and NAU.
- The graduation rate at NAU is higher than Western International University (52% vs. 2%)
- Graduates from Western International University earn on average $9,200 more per year than NAU graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $43,900)
- Northern Arizona University students graduate with a $6,438 lower median federal student loan debt than West graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,438)
- NAU graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than West graduates. ($206 vs. $273)
- More NAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/