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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 | Yavapai College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | Yavapai College | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Prescott, AZ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 6,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | yc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | Yavapai College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $2,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $9,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $10,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $5,714 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
NAU | Yavapai 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 |
Academics |
NAU | Yavapai College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | Yavapai College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $32,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $9,447 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $97 |
Diversity |
NAU | Yavapai College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
NAU | Yavapai College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 6% | ||
Campus |
NAU | Yavapai College | ||
| 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
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than Yavapai College based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 6,997 students)
NAU vs. Yavapai College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or Yavapai College?
- Northern Arizona University is 311.3% more expensive to attend than Yavapai College for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $2,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.4% higher at NAU than Yavapai College ($26,286.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yavapai College than NAU ($7,217 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yavapai College are 11.5% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($10,520 vs. $11,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than Yavapai College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 107.6% larger than aid received Yavapai College ($11,865 vs. $5,714)
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or Yavapai College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Yavapai College or NAU .
NAU vs. Yavapai College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or Yavapai 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 Yavapai College and NAU.
- Graduates from Northern Arizona University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Yavapai College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $32,800)
- Yavapai College students graduate with a $10,553 lower median federal student loan debt than NAU graduates. ($9,447 vs. $20,000)
- Yavapai College graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than NAU graduates. ($97 vs. $206)
- More NAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Yavapai College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/