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Overview |
GCU | Navajo Tech | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Crownpoint, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 101,816 | 1,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | navajotech.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCU | Navajo Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $2,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $2,628 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $8,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,939 | $2,770 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,662 | $5,425 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 73% |
Admission |
GCU | Navajo Tech | ||
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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 | Navajo Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | Navajo Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $20,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | N/A |
Diversity |
GCU | Navajo Tech | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 0% | ||
| % 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 | Navajo Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 53% | ||
Campus |
GCU | Navajo Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Canyon University is larger than than Navajo Tech based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 1,354 students)
GCU vs. Navajo Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or Navajo Tech?
- Grand Canyon University is 527.9% more expensive to attend than Navajo Tech for in-state tuition ($16,500.00 vs. $2,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 527.9% higher at GCU than Navajo Technical College ($16,500.00 vs. $2,628.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Navajo Technical College than GCU ($2,770 vs. $21,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Canyon University are 3.5% lower than costs at Navajo Technical College ($7,800 vs. $8,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Canyon University than Navajo Technical College (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Canyon University students is 78.1% larger than aid received Navajo Technical College ($9,662 vs. $5,425)
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or Navajo Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Navajo Tech or GCU .
GCU vs. Navajo Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU or Navajo Tech? 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 Navajo Tech and GCU.
- Graduates from Grand Canyon University earn on average $34,300 more per year than Navajo Tech graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $20,000)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/