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NAU vs. Cal Poly

The following statements compare Northern Arizona University and California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Cal Poly's tuition ($33,230) is more expensive than NAU ($20,044).
  • Cal Poly's acceptance rate (31.32%) is lower than NAU (89.61%).
  • Cal Poly has higher yield (24.61%) than NAU (15.82%).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.
  • NAU (28,467 students) is larger than Cal Poly (23,069 students) with more enrolled students.
  • NAU ($13,046) has higher amount of financial aid than Cal Poly ($12,264).
  • Cal Poly's graduation rate (86%) is higher than NAU (61%).
Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University

Public, 4 years • Flagstaff, AZ #303 National Universities, #4 in Arizona more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,619 In-State
$20,044 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$13,046
Test Scores
Admission
89.61% Acceptance Rate
15.82% Yield
Enrollment
22,990 Undergraduate
5,477 Graduate
5,237 Online Students
Graduation Rate
61% Graduation Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,115 Faculties (full-time)
3,324 Staffs (full-time)
$88,586 Faculty Salary
$73,478 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$12,161 In-State
$33,230 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,264
Test Scores
Admission
31.32% Acceptance Rate
24.61% Yield
Enrollment
22,033 Undergraduate
1,036 Graduate
127 Online Students
Graduation Rate
86% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
96% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
931 Faculties (full-time)
2,503 Staffs (full-time)
$113,970 Faculty Salary
$90,324 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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