- Both Northern Arizona University (NAU) and Idaho State University (ISU) are public.
- NAU is located in Flagstaff, AZ and ISU is located in Pocatello, ID.
- NAU has more expensive tuition of $28,900 than ISU ($27,466).
- NAU is larger with 28,086 students than ISU (12,301 students).
Northern Arizona University View More Rivals | Idaho State University View More Rivals | |
| #245 in National Universities #2 in Arizona | Rankings | #262 in National Universities #4 in Idaho |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Flagstaff, AZ | Location | Pocatello, ID |
NAU| Known as | ISU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,652 Arizona residents $28,900 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,356 Idaho residents $27,466 out-of-state |
| $12,547 Arizona residents $22,077 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,268 Idaho residents $30,152 out-of-state |
| $9,955 | Financial Aid | $7,108 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 80.85% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 19.79% | Yield | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 28,086 | Total Students | 12,301 |
| 23,204 | Undergraduate | 10,017 |
| 4,882 | Graduate | 2,284 |
| 5,570 | Online Enrollment | 2,517 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 37% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 22% | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $44,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,952) $6,180 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 975 Full-time 481 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 606 Full-time 152 Part-time |
| 2,934 Full-time 551 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,638 Full-time 241 Part-time |
| $80,061 for Faculties $65,428 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,459 for Faculties $54,338 Part-time |