- Both Northern Arizona University (NAU) and University of Northern Colorado are public.
- NAU is located in Flagstaff, AZ and University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, CO.
- NAU has more expensive tuition of $28,900 than University of Northern Colorado ($26,204).
- NAU has tighter acceptance rate of 80.85% than University of Northern Colorado (89.08%).
- NAU is larger with 28,086 students than University of Northern Colorado (9,380 students).
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| #245 in National Universities #2 in Arizona | Rankings | #299 in National Universities #15 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Flagstaff, AZ | Location | Greeley, CO |
NAU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,652 Arizona residents $28,900 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,010 Colorado residents $26,204 out-of-state |
| $12,547 Arizona residents $22,077 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,788 Colorado residents $25,426 out-of-state |
| $9,955 | Financial Aid | $7,813 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 80.85% | Acceptance Rate | 89.08% |
| 19.79% | Yield | 32.28% |
| Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 28,086 | Total Students | 9,380 |
| 23,204 | Undergraduate | 6,728 |
| 4,882 | Graduate | 2,652 |
| 5,570 | Online Enrollment | 1,594 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 30% | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $44,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,100 |
| 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: 3,542) $6,873 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 975 Full-time 481 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 441 Full-time 290 Part-time |
| 2,934 Full-time 551 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,213 Full-time 317 Part-time |
| $80,061 for Faculties $65,428 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,100 for Faculties $58,772 Part-time |