- Both Eastern Washington University (EWU) and Northern Arizona University (NAU) are public.
- EWU is located in Cheney, WA and NAU is located in Flagstaff, AZ.
- NAU has more expensive tuition of $28,900 than EWU ($25,892).
- NAU has tighter acceptance rate of 80.85% than EWU (96.20%).
- NAU is larger with 28,086 students than EWU (10,910 students).
Eastern Washington University View More Rivals | Northern Arizona University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Washington | Rankings | #245 in National Universities #2 in Arizona |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Cheney, WA | Location | Flagstaff, AZ |
EWU| Known as | NAU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,353 Washington residents $25,892 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,652 Arizona residents $28,900 out-of-state |
| $13,757 Washington residents $29,102 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,547 Arizona residents $22,077 out-of-state |
| $10,190 | Financial Aid | $9,955 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 96.20% | Acceptance Rate | 80.85% |
| 38.20% | Yield | 19.79% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 10,910 | Total Students | 28,086 |
| 7,604 | Undergraduate | 23,204 |
| 3,306 | Graduate | 4,882 |
| 2,808 | Online Enrollment | 5,570 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 67% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $46,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,788) $8,090 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,952) $6,180 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 444 Full-time 136 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 975 Full-time 481 Part-time |
| 1,215 Full-time 152 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,934 Full-time 551 Part-time |
| $84,674 for Faculties $65,357 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,061 for Faculties $65,428 Part-time |