NAU vs. South Texas College

Comparable Facts

Compare Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ with South Texas College in McAllen, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Northern Arizona University is larger than South Texas College based on total student enrollment (28,467 students vs. 27,431 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Northern Arizona University is located in Flagstaff, AZ (Small City setting); South Texas College is in McAllen, TX (Midsize City setting).
• Northern Arizona University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. South Texas College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Northern Arizona University 19:1; South Texas College 22:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 40.1% lower than at Northern Arizona University ($8,638 vs. $14,432).
• Out-of-state tuition is 292.1% higher at NAU than at South Texas College (about $22,261 more per year; $29,881 vs. $7,620).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Northern Arizona University than at South Texas College (99% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 73.4% larger than aid received by South Texas College students ($13,085 vs. $7,547).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at NAU, open admission at South Texas College.
• Typical fall application deadline: NAU Aug 1, 2027; South Texas College Jun 18, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.