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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 | Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 868 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | iaia.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $4,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $4,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $11,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $13,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $9,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
NAU | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 44,855 | 82 | ||
| Admitted | 35,881 | 82 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 74.4%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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 4, 2024 |
Academics |
NAU | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | N/A |
Diversity |
NAU | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 82% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
NAU | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 46% | ||
Campus |
NAU | Institute of American Indian Arts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than Institute of American Indian Arts based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 868 students)
NAU vs. Institute of American Indian Arts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or Institute of American Indian Arts?
- Northern Arizona University is 123.8% more expensive to attend than Institute of American Indian Arts for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $4,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 433.6% higher at NAU than Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture ($26,286.00 vs. $4,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture than NAU ($13,872 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Arizona University are 1.2% lower than costs at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture ($11,728 vs. $11,868)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 31.5% larger than aid received Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture ($11,865 vs. $9,025)
NAU vs. Institute of American Indian Arts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or Institute of American Indian Arts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Institute of American Indian Arts or NAU .
- Institute of American Indian Arts has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than NAU (80%)
NAU vs. Institute of American Indian Arts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or Institute of American Indian Arts? 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 Institute of American Indian Arts and NAU.
- The graduation rate at NAU is higher than Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture (52% vs. 30%)
- More NAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Institute of American Indian Arts students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/