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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 ($30,995) is more expensive than NAU ($19,015).
  • Cal Poly's acceptance rate (29.75%) is lower than NAU (90.95%).
  • Cal Poly has higher yield (27.83%) than NAU (15.92%).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.
  • NAU (28,086 students) is larger than Cal Poly (22,000 students) with more enrolled students.
  • NAU ($12,292) has higher amount of financial aid than Cal Poly ($9,975).
  • Cal Poly's graduation rate (85%) is higher than NAU (57%).
Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University

Public, 4 years • Flagstaff, AZ #245 National Universities, #2 in Arizona more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,238 In-State
$19,015 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$12,292
Test Scores
Admission
90.95% Acceptance Rate
15.92% Yield
Enrollment
23,204 Undergraduate
4,882 Graduate
5,570 Online Students
Graduation Rate
57% Graduation Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
975 Faculties (full-time)
2,934 Staffs (full-time)
$80,061 Faculty Salary
$65,428 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,180 annual charge
-10,274 capacity
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Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$11,075 In-State
$30,995 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,975
Test Scores
Admission
29.75% Acceptance Rate
27.83% Yield
Enrollment
21,026 Undergraduate
974 Graduate
151 Online Students
Graduation Rate
85% Graduation Rate
1% Transfer-out Rate
94% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
881 Faculties (full-time)
2,386 Staffs (full-time)
$95,198 Faculty Salary
$74,774 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$11,094 annual charge
-8,820 capacity
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