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K-State GCU ASU U of A ESU University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Arkansas Iowa University of Missouri-Kansas City UALR Johnson County Community College| Northern Arizona University | University of Kansas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | KU | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
NAU | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 44,855 | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | 35,881 | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NAU | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $211 |
Diversity |
NAU | KU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
NAU | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 39% | ||
Campus |
NAU | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than KU based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 26,708 students)
NAU vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or KU?
- Northern Arizona University is 9.2% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($11,024.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at KU than Northern Arizona University ($26,960.00 vs. $26,286.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Arizona University than KU ($17,115 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 15.7% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($10,136 vs. $11,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 6.5% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($11,865 vs. $11,140)
NAU vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at KU (3.66)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than NAU (80%)
NAU vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU or KU? 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 KU and NAU.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Northern Arizona University (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $10,700 more per year than NAU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $43,900)
- Northern Arizona University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than KU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- NAU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than KU graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NAU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/