| NAU vs. MSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#365 in National Universities #8 in Arizona Colleges | Rankings* | #232 in National Universities #1 in Montana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very 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 | Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,619 Arizona Residents $20,044 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,460 Montana Residents $33,287 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,023 Arizona Residents $19,306 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,661 Montana Residents $26,370 Out-of-State |
| More$12,292 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,079 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier89.61% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter82.14% |
| Lower15.82% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable20.31% |
| High School GPA High School Record English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger28,467 | Total Enrollment | Smaller17,135 |
| Larger22,990 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller15,046 |
| Larger5,477 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,089 |
| Larger5,237 | Online Student Population | Smaller909 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher61% | Graduate Rate | Lower57% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,952) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,548) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,607 | Number of faculty | 1,179 |
| Higher$88,586 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$87,925 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.