Northern Arizona University is a public research university based in Flagstaff, Arizona. The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona.
| Northern Arizona University | University of Arizona | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.2 Out of 10 | 5.3 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 249 US News 2024 # 1001 QS World University 2024 # 625 US News 2023 | # 115 US News 2024 # 155 Times Higher Education 2024 # 285 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 301 for Engineering by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022 # 446 for Medicine by Round University Ranking 2018 | # 63 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 63 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 251 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -34 PG Programs -22 | UG Programs -201 PG Programs -76 Doctorate Programs -19 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78.0 % | 78.6 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS - 6.5 TOEFL - 80 | IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 53 SAT - 1160 TOEFL - 79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 26642 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28240 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 24948 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 37122 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 46021 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 23850 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services: $50,700 Health Professions and Related Programs: $59,000 Education: $39,000 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities: $45,700 Biological and Biomedical Sciences: $41,500 | Average annual salary of 72,000. Top recruiters include Raytheon Co., Raytheon Missile Systems, Honeywell Aerospace, Intel Corporation, etc. Highest paid degrees MBA (123,000 USD), Bachelor of Science (93,000 USD), Master of Science (91,000 USD), Bachelor of Arts (70,000 USD), etc. |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit LORs Submit personal statement Submit English language proficiency scores Check program specific requirements | Academic transcripts; Proof of English language proficiency; Resume; 2-3 LORs; Personal Statement; 2-3 Essays; Standardized test scores; Additional requirements (writing samples, portfolios, work experience, research papers, etc.) |
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| General Facts | Northern Arizona University | University of Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1899 | 1885 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 |
| Male:Female | 40% Male, 60% Female | 48% Male, 52% Female |
| Location Facts | The main campus of the university is located in Flagstaff, Arizona. The university has campuses across 20 locations and also provides online education. | Located in central Tucson; one mile northeast of downtown |
| Library | The Cine library provides the students many resources like publications, databases, journals, e-books etc. | 5 libraries; 2,341,077 visits to the library; 9,040,000 Print volumes, electronic books & journals; 9,145,046 Electronic articles & ebooks accessed |
| Campus Life | NAU houses nearly 10,500 students on campus. NAU has more than 400 recognized professional, academic, service, and social organizations; an intramural sports program; The Lumberjack student newspaper; and active residence hall organizations. The John Haeger Health and Learning Center features include an indoor jogging track, a 38-foot climbing wall, a large weight room, a multipurpose gym, a cardio theatre, and 123,000 square feet of recreation opportunities. The center also includes all of the on-campus medical services and the offices for Disability Resources on campus. More than 30 competitive and recreational intramural opportunities in individual and team sports are available. Also, more than 40 sports clubs are classified as either competitive or recreational/instructional, including baseball, rugby, soccer, ice hockey, lacrosse, Quidditch, disc golf, kendo, mixed martial arts, and water polo. Unions and Student Activities offers many services and events for the campus community, such as movies and the popular Friday night AfterHours program produced by Sun Entertainment. SUN also presents concerts, comedians, free movies, trivia nights, dodgeball, and many other special events each year. Student-athletes compete at the intervarsity level in football (men); volleyball, soccer, golf, and swimming and diving (women); and basketball, cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field, and tennis (men and women). The university participates in 15 intercollegiate sports programs. | 17 sports teams; 600 clubs; 50+ social organizations; Zonazoo (university fest); On-campus dinings; Gallagher Theater; Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium; Arizona Repertory Theatre; 9 UA museums |
| Hostel | #Off campus (with family) - $5070 #Off campus (not with family) - $9934 #On campus - $9944 | #Room and Board (including meals) - $10800 #Rooms - $8050 |
| Famous Alumni | Rutanya Alda – actress Robin Braun – United States Navy rear admiral | Kourtney Kardashian (American TV personality); Jerome Bruckheimer (American film producer); Gilbert Arenas (American basketball player); Francis Scobee (American astronaut); Jason Terry (American basketball player); Barry Goldwater (former American senator); Trevor Hoffman (American baseball pitcher); James Tatro (Actor) |
| City Life | Flagstaff is close to the mountains, forests, and even gets snow during the winter months. For those who enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and camping, Flagstaff is an endless playground. The higher altitude and shade of the thick forests makes Flagstaff significantly cooler than many other Arizona cities. This means you can enjoy these outdoor activities for more months of the year. Being located in northern Arizona means Flagstaff is close to much of the central and western United States. Lake Powell, Sedona, and Las Vegas are all nearby, meaning no matter what kind of fun you are looking for, you can find something. Though the population of Flagstaff is on the smaller side, there are a few employment giants in the area making sure there will always be jobs for Flagstaff residents. Nestle Purina employs over 3,ooo people in the Flagstaff area. Another huge employer in Flagstaff is Northern Arizona Healthcare. | Tucson is Arizona’s second-largest city; Unique eat-outs (Hub, Café Poca Cosa, Culinary Dropout); Main Gate Square; Fourth Ave. (home to eclectic shops, coffee spots, restaurants); Top employers- UA, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Raytheon Missile Systems, Texas Instruments, IBM, Intuit Inc., etc.; Cultural Events- Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, Tucson Festival of Books, Tucson Folk Festival, Fourth Avenue Street Fairs |
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