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NAU vs. CSUN

The following statements compare Northern Arizona University and California State University-Northridge with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • CSUN's tuition ($20,058) is more expensive than NAU ($20,044).
  • NAU's acceptance rate (89.61%) is lower than CSUN (93.45%).
  • CSUN has higher yield (17.97%) than NAU (15.82%).
  • NAU's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than CSUN (25 to 1).
  • CSUN (38,313 students) is larger than NAU (28,467 students) with more enrolled students.
  • NAU ($13,046) has higher amount of financial aid than CSUN ($11,843).
  • NAU's graduation rate (61%) is higher than CSUN (57%).
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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California State University-Northridge

California State University-Northridge

Public, 4 years • Northridge, CA #67 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,458 In-State
$20,058 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,843
Test Scores
Admission
93.45% Acceptance Rate
17.97% Yield
Enrollment
32,756 Undergraduate
5,557 Graduate
2,866 Online Students
Graduation Rate
57% Graduation Rate
6% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
918 Faculties (full-time)
2,593 Staffs (full-time)
$112,088 Faculty Salary
$82,442 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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