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Overview |
GCU | Azusa Pacific University | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Azusa, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 101,816 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | apu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCU | Azusa Pacific University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $41,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $41,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $9,222 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,939 | $26,666 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,662 | $27,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
GCU | Azusa Pacific University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,304 | 3,438 | ||
| Admitted | 22,818 | 2,991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GCU | Azusa Pacific University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | Azusa Pacific University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $232 |
Diversity |
GCU | Azusa Pacific University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
GCU | Azusa Pacific University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 15% | ||
Campus |
GCU | Azusa Pacific University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Canyon University is larger than than Azusa Pacific University based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 7,169 students)
GCU vs. Azusa Pacific University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or Azusa Pacific University?
- Azusa Pacific University is 152.4% more expensive to attend than GCU for in-state tuition ($41,650.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.4% higher at Azusa Pacific University than Grand Canyon University ($41,650.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Canyon University than Azusa Pacific University ($21,939 vs. $26,666)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Canyon University are 18.2% lower than costs at Azusa Pacific University ($7,800 vs. $9,222)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Azusa Pacific University than Grand Canyon University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Azusa Pacific University students is 184.4% larger than aid received Grand Canyon University ($27,474 vs. $9,662)
GCU vs. Azusa Pacific University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or Azusa Pacific University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Azusa Pacific University or GCU .
- Azusa Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than GCU (77.9%)
GCU vs. Azusa Pacific University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU or Azusa Pacific 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 Azusa Pacific University and GCU.
- The graduation rate at Azusa Pacific University is higher than Grand Canyon University (63% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Grand Canyon University earn on average $100 more per year than Azusa Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $54,200)
- Grand Canyon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,500)
- GCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($193 vs. $232)
- More Azusa Pacific University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/