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GCU NMSU OU MSU Billings C of I BYU-I Carroll College| Arizona Christian University | Rocky Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Arizona Christian University | RMC | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 1,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #960 | #636 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizonachristian.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arizona Christian University | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $31,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $31,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,755 | $19,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,174 | $23,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Arizona Christian University | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,316 | 1,458 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 1,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arizona Christian University | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Arizona Christian University | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Arizona Christian University | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Arizona Christian University | RMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arizona Christian University is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (1,082 students vs. 1,054 students)
Arizona Christian University vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arizona Christian University or RMC?
- Rocky Mountain College is 5% more expensive to attend than Arizona Christian University for in-state tuition ($31,342.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at RMC than Arizona Christian University ($31,342.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than Arizona Christian University ($19,353 vs. $28,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 31.6% lower than costs at Arizona Christian University ($9,120 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rocky Mountain College than Arizona Christian University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is 20.3% larger than aid received Arizona Christian University ($23,062 vs. $19,174)
Arizona Christian University vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arizona Christian University or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or Arizona Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Rocky Mountain College (1037) is 40 points higher than at Arizona Christian University (997)
- Incoming RMC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Arizona Christian University (21)
- Accepted freshman RMC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Arizona Christian University (3.16)
- RMC has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Arizona Christian University (70.1%)
Arizona Christian University vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arizona Christian University or RMC? 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 RMC and Arizona Christian University.
- The graduation rate at RMC is higher than Arizona Christian University (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $13,300 more per year than Arizona Christian University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $33,500)
- Arizona Christian University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RMC graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Arizona Christian University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than RMC graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More RMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arizona Christian University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/