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Overview |
GCU | La Sierra University | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Riverside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 101,816 | 1,614 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | lasierra.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCU | La Sierra University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $33,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $33,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $11,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,939 | $25,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,662 | $21,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
GCU | La Sierra University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,304 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 22,818 | 1,725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
GCU | La Sierra University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | La Sierra University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $310 |
Diversity |
GCU | La Sierra University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
GCU | La Sierra University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 9% | ||
Campus |
GCU | La Sierra 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 La Sierra University based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 1,614 students)
GCU vs. La Sierra University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or La Sierra University?
- La Sierra University is 105.5% more expensive to attend than GCU for in-state tuition ($33,912.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.5% higher at La Sierra University than Grand Canyon University ($33,912.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Canyon University than La Sierra University ($21,939 vs. $25,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Canyon University are 45.2% lower than costs at La Sierra University ($7,800 vs. $11,325)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than Grand Canyon University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is 126.3% larger than aid received Grand Canyon University ($21,867 vs. $9,662)
GCU vs. La Sierra University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or La Sierra University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Sierra University or GCU .
- La Sierra University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than GCU (77.9%)
GCU vs. La Sierra University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU or La Sierra 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 La Sierra University and GCU.
- The graduation rate at La Sierra University is higher than Grand Canyon University (32% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Grand Canyon University earn on average $2,400 more per year than La Sierra University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $51,900)
- Grand Canyon University students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $30,000)
- GCU graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($193 vs. $310)
- More La Sierra University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/