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Overview |
GCU | Arizona Christian University | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Phoenix, AZ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 101,816 | 1,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #960 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | arizonachristian.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCU | Arizona Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $29,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $29,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,939 | $28,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,662 | $19,174 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
GCU | Arizona Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,304 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 22,818 | 923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | |||
| 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 |
GCU | Arizona Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | Arizona Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $232 |
Diversity |
GCU | Arizona Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
GCU | Arizona Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 49% | ||
Campus |
GCU | Arizona Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Canyon University is larger than than Arizona Christian University based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 1,082 students)
GCU vs. Arizona Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or Arizona Christian University?
- Arizona Christian University is 80.9% more expensive to attend than GCU for in-state tuition ($29,850.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.9% higher at Arizona Christian University than Grand Canyon University ($29,850.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Canyon University than Arizona Christian University ($21,939 vs. $28,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Canyon University are 53.8% lower than costs at Arizona Christian University ($7,800 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Canyon University than Arizona Christian University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona Christian University students is 98.4% larger than aid received Grand Canyon University ($19,174 vs. $9,662)
GCU vs. Arizona Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or Arizona Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arizona Christian University or GCU .
- GCU has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Arizona Christian University (70.1%)
GCU vs. Arizona Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU or Arizona Christian University? 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 Arizona Christian University and GCU.
- The graduation rate at GCU is the same as at Arizona Christian University (31% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Grand Canyon University earn on average $20,800 more per year than Arizona Christian University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $33,500)
- Grand Canyon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Arizona Christian University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,500)
- GCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Arizona Christian University graduates. ($193 vs. $232)
- More Arizona Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/