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MDC GCU ASU U of A Palm Beach State College Valencia College Colorado State FIU San Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus CU Boulder Cal State East Bay UC Davis| Northern Arizona University | Broward College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | BC | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Fort Lauderdale, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 30,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | broward.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $1,968 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $7,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $19,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $15,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $6,131 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
NAU | BC | ||
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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, 2024 |
Academics |
NAU | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $6,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $62 |
Diversity |
NAU | BC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
NAU | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NAU | BC | ||
| 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
- Broward College is larger than than NAU based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 28,086 students)
NAU vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or BC?
- Northern Arizona University is 460.2% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 255.1% higher at NAU than Broward College ($26,286.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Broward College than NAU ($15,252 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Arizona University are 66.3% lower than costs at Broward College ($11,728 vs. $19,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University as Broward College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 93.5% larger than aid received Broward College ($11,865 vs. $6,131)
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or NAU .
NAU vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or BC? 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 BC and NAU.
- Graduates from Northern Arizona University earn on average $6,500 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $37,400)
- Broward College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NAU graduates. ($6,000 vs. $20,000)
- BC graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than NAU graduates. ($62 vs. $206)
- More NAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/