Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
University of Phoenix-Online Campus Capella University Chamberlain College of Nursing-Arizona NAU ASU Ringling College of Art and Design University of Phoenix-Phoenix-Hohokam Campus Purdue Global-Davenport Campus U of A National University Arizona Christian University| Grand Canyon University | Full Sail University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
GCU | Full Sail University | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Winter Park, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 101,816 | 26,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | fullsail.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
GCU | Full Sail University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $26,307 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $26,307 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,939 | $28,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,662 | $8,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
GCU | Full Sail University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
GCU | Full Sail University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 34:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
GCU | Full Sail University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $31,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $327 |
Diversity |
GCU | Full Sail University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 27% | 68% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
GCU | Full Sail University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 25% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 77% | ||
Campus |
GCU | Full Sail University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Canyon University is larger than than Full Sail University based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 26,737 students)
GCU vs. Full Sail University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or Full Sail University?
- Full Sail University is 59.4% more expensive to attend than GCU for in-state tuition ($26,307.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at Full Sail University than Grand Canyon University ($26,307.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Canyon University than Full Sail University ($21,939 vs. $28,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Canyon University are 7.7% lower than costs at Full Sail University ($7,800 vs. $8,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Canyon University than Full Sail University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Canyon University students is 13.3% larger than aid received Full Sail University ($9,662 vs. $8,531)
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or Full Sail University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Full Sail University or GCU .
GCU vs. Full Sail University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU or Full Sail 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 Full Sail University and GCU.
- The graduation rate at Full Sail University is higher than Grand Canyon University (77% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Grand Canyon University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Full Sail University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,500)
- Grand Canyon University students graduate with a $12,916 lower median federal student loan debt than Full Sail University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $31,666)
- GCU graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Full Sail University graduates. ($193 vs. $327)
- More GCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Full Sail University students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/