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Overview |
Arizona Christian University | AU | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #960 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizonachristian.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arizona Christian University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,755 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,174 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Arizona Christian University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,316 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 850/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Arizona Christian University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arizona Christian University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arizona Christian University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Arizona Christian University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Arizona Christian University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Averett University is larger than than Arizona Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 1,082 students)
Arizona Christian University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arizona Christian University or AU?
- Averett University is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Arizona Christian University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at AU than Arizona Christian University ($37,640.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than Arizona Christian University ($23,781 vs. $28,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 5.6% lower than costs at Arizona Christian University ($11,360 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Arizona Christian University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 36.9% larger than aid received Arizona Christian University ($26,246 vs. $19,174)
Arizona Christian University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arizona Christian University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Arizona Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Arizona Christian University (997) is 84 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Arizona Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Arizona Christian University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Arizona Christian University (70.1%)
Arizona Christian University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arizona Christian University or AU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between AU and Arizona Christian University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Arizona Christian University (41% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Arizona Christian University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $33,500)
- Arizona Christian University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arizona Christian University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Arizona Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/