- University of Phoenix-Arizona is a private school while Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Arizona.
- NAU has more expensive tuition of $28,900 than University of Phoenix-Arizona ($9,552).
- University of Phoenix-Arizona is larger with 88,891 students than NAU (28,086 students).
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| #297 in National Universities #7 in Arizona | Rankings | #245 in National Universities #2 in Arizona |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Phoenix, AZ | Location | Flagstaff, AZ |
| Known as | NAU | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,552 | Undergraduate | $12,652 Arizona residents $28,900 out-of-state |
| $16,215 | Graduate | $12,547 Arizona residents $22,077 out-of-state |
| $3,895 | Financial Aid | $9,955 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 80.85% | |
| Yield | 19.79% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 88,891 | Total Students | 28,086 |
| 69,866 | Undergraduate | 23,204 |
| 19,025 | Graduate | 4,882 |
| 88,724 | Online Enrollment | 5,570 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 18% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 42% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $54,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,952) $6,180 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 110 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 80 Full-time 4,204 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 975 Full-time 481 Part-time |
| 3,236 Full-time 4,249 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,934 Full-time 551 Part-time |
| $71,226 for Faculties $79,392 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,061 for Faculties $65,428 Part-time |