Head to head · Arizona
Northern Arizona University costs less than Grand Canyon University at every income band federal data covers — between $5,015 and $8,848 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | Grand Canyon University | Northern Arizona University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,557 | $9,709 | $8,848 · Northern Arizona University |
| $30–48k | $18,763 | $10,398 | $8,365 · Northern Arizona University |
| $48–75k | $21,712 | $13,330 | $8,382 · Northern Arizona University |
| $75–110k | $24,471 | $18,050 | $6,421 · Northern Arizona University |
| Over $110k | $25,701 | $20,686 | $5,015 · Northern Arizona University |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Grand Canyon University first, then Northern Arizona University. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Grand Canyon University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
College Compass runs both schools against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — admit odds with the math shown, merit likelihood, and what four years would really cost you. First three schools free.
Grand Canyon University — every income band · Northern Arizona University — every income band · All Arizona public colleges