- Both Northern Arizona University (NAU) and The University of Montana are public.
- NAU is located in Flagstaff, AZ and The University of Montana is located in Missoula, MT.
- The University of Montana has more expensive tuition of $31,622 than NAU ($28,900).
- NAU has tighter acceptance rate of 80.85% than The University of Montana (92.64%).
- NAU is larger with 28,086 students than The University of Montana (9,955 students).
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| #245 in National Universities #2 in Arizona | Rankings | #165 in National Universities #2 in Montana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Flagstaff, AZ | Location | Missoula, MT |
NAU| Known as | University of Montana | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,652 Arizona residents $28,900 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,152 Montana residents $31,622 out-of-state |
| $12,547 Arizona residents $22,077 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,580 Montana residents $35,314 out-of-state |
| $9,955 | Financial Aid | $4,841 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 80.85% | Acceptance Rate | 92.64% |
| 19.79% | Yield | 29.18% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 28,086 | Total Students | 9,955 |
| 23,204 | Undergraduate | 7,215 |
| 4,882 | Graduate | 2,740 |
| 5,570 | Online Enrollment | 1,326 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 76% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $44,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,300 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,952) $6,180 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,808) $5,108 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,500 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 975 Full-time 481 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 423 Full-time 211 Part-time |
| 2,934 Full-time 551 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,768 Full-time 441 Part-time |
| $80,061 for Faculties $65,428 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,479 for Faculties $58,039 Part-time |