Northern Arizona vs San Francisco State
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZCatholic life on campusBCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- San Francisco State lists Mass every weekday.
- Northern Arizona has the higher graduation rate: 61% against 50% at San Francisco State.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at San Francisco State: $68,077, against $54,384 at Northern Arizona.
- Median debt is lower at San Francisco State: $15,371, against $19,000 at Northern Arizona.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Confession times
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Flagstaff, AZ
San Francisco, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
28,186
23,908
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
90%
96%
Graduation rate
61%
50%
First-year retention
75%
83%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$14,158
$12,278
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$9,709
$9,341
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$10,398
$9,867
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$13,330
$11,825
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$18,050
$14,556
Net price, over $110,000 income
$20,686
$22,523
Median debt
$19,000
$15,371
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$54,384
$68,077
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
Northern Arizona University · San Francisco State University