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Overview |
GCU | Dine College | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Tsaile, AZ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 101,816 | 1,552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | dinecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCU | Dine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $1,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $1,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $4,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,939 | $11,266 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,662 | $2,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
GCU | Dine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,304 | - | ||
| Admitted | 22,818 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
GCU | Dine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | Dine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $23,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | N/A |
Diversity |
GCU | Dine College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 99% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
GCU | Dine College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 12% | ||
Campus |
GCU | Dine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Canyon University is larger than than Dine College based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 1,552 students)
GCU vs. Dine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or Dine College?
- Grand Canyon University is 1,150% more expensive to attend than Dine College for in-state tuition ($16,500.00 vs. $1,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1,150% higher at GCU than Dine College ($16,500.00 vs. $1,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dine College than GCU ($11,266 vs. $21,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dine College are 57.9% lower than costs at Grand Canyon University ($4,940 vs. $7,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Canyon University than Dine College (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Canyon University students is 277.3% larger than aid received Dine College ($9,662 vs. $2,561)
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or Dine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dine College or GCU .
GCU vs. Dine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU or Dine College? 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 Dine College and GCU.
- Graduates from Grand Canyon University earn on average $31,200 more per year than Dine College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $23,100)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/