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GCU ASU U of A Colorado State NMSU San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CU Boulder Cal State East Bay OU UC Davis Washington State University of Massachusetts-Boston| Northern Arizona University | Arizona Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | Arizona Christian University | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Phoenix, AZ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 1,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #960 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | arizonachristian.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | Arizona Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $29,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $29,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $28,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $19,174 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
NAU | Arizona Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 44,855 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 35,881 | 923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
NAU | Arizona Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | Arizona Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $232 |
Diversity |
NAU | Arizona Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
NAU | Arizona Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 49% | ||
Campus |
NAU | Arizona Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than Arizona Christian University based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 1,082 students)
NAU vs. Arizona Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or Arizona Christian University?
- Arizona Christian University is 170.8% more expensive to attend than NAU for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $11,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Arizona Christian University than Northern Arizona University ($29,850.00 vs. $26,286.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Arizona University than Arizona Christian University ($17,115 vs. $28,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Arizona University are 2.3% lower than costs at Arizona Christian University ($11,728 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than Arizona Christian University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona Christian University students is 61.6% larger than aid received Northern Arizona University ($19,174 vs. $11,865)
NAU vs. Arizona Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or Arizona Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arizona Christian University or NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Arizona Christian University (3.16)
- NAU has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Arizona Christian University (70.1%)
NAU vs. Arizona Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or Arizona Christian University? 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 Arizona Christian University and NAU.
- The graduation rate at NAU is higher than Arizona Christian University (52% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Northern Arizona University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Arizona Christian University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $33,500)
- Northern Arizona University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arizona Christian University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- NAU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Arizona Christian University graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More Arizona Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NAU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/