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Overview |
GCU | Loma Linda University | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Loma Linda, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 101,816 | 4,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventist | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | llu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCU | Loma Linda University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,939 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,662 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
GCU | Loma Linda University | ||
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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 | Loma Linda University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | Loma Linda University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $92,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $19,540 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $202 |
Diversity |
GCU | Loma Linda University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
GCU | Loma Linda University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | - | ||
Campus |
GCU | Loma Linda University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Canyon University is larger than than Loma Linda University based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 4,280 students)
GCU vs. Loma Linda University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or Loma Linda University?
- Grand Canyon University is ?% more expensive to attend than Loma Linda University for in-state tuition ($16,500.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at GCU than Loma Linda University ($16,500.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Canyon University than Loma Linda University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Canyon University students is ?% larger than aid received Loma Linda University ($9,662 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or Loma Linda University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loma Linda University or GCU .
GCU vs. Loma Linda University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU or Loma Linda 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 Loma Linda University and GCU.
- Graduates from Loma Linda University earn on average $37,700 more per year than GCU graduates after ten years. ($92,000 vs. $54,300)
- Grand Canyon University students graduate with a $790 lower median federal student loan debt than Loma Linda University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,540)
- GCU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Loma Linda University graduates. ($193 vs. $202)
- More Loma Linda University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/