| NAU vs. WSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#365 in National Universities #8 in Arizona Colleges | Rankings* | #19 in Federal Region VIII Universities #8 in Utah Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,619 Arizona Residents $20,044 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,557 Utah Residents $17,545 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,023 Arizona Residents $19,306 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,066 Utah Residents $18,679 Out-of-State |
| More$12,292 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,314 |
| Admission | ||
| 89.61% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 15.82% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Record English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller28,467 | Total Enrollment | Larger32,701 |
| Smaller22,990 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger31,672 |
| Larger5,477 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,029 |
| Larger5,237 | Online Student Population | Smaller5,108 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher61% | Graduate Rate | Lower46% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| Higher75% | Retention Rate | Lower67% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,952) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,001) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,548) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,600) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 1,607 | Number of faculty | 1,069 |
| Higher$88,586 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$88,216 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.