| ASU Tempe vs. NAU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#81 in National Universities #126 in World University Rankings #1 in Arizona Colleges | Rankings* | #365 in National Universities #8 in Arizona Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,223 Arizona Residents $33,139 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,619 Arizona Residents $20,044 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,587 Arizona Residents $27,521 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,023 Arizona Residents $19,306 Out-of-State |
| More$12,396 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$12,292 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier89.89% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter89.61% |
| Favorable22.11% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.82% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger79,818 | Total Enrollment | Smaller28,467 |
| Larger65,450 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller22,990 |
| Larger14,368 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,477 |
| Smaller3,837 | Online Student Population | Larger5,237 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher68% | Graduate Rate | Lower61% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,179) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,952) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,548) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 4,661 | Number of faculty | 1,607 |
| Higher$114,196 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$88,586 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.