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Overview |
GCU | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 101,816 | 1,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | pacificoaks.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCU | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $11,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $11,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $18,536 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,939 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,662 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
GCU | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,304 | 63 | ||
| Admitted | 22,818 | 25 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 39.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
GCU | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,967 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $216 |
Diversity |
GCU | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 61% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
GCU | Pacific Oaks College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 0% | ||
Campus |
GCU | Pacific Oaks College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Canyon University is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 1,068 students)
GCU vs. Pacific Oaks College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or Pacific Oaks College?
- Grand Canyon University is 43.7% more expensive to attend than Pacific Oaks College for in-state tuition ($16,500.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.7% higher at GCU than Pacific Oaks College ($16,500.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Canyon University are 137.6% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($7,800 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Canyon University than Pacific Oaks College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Canyon University students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($9,662 vs. $0)
GCU vs. Pacific Oaks College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or Pacific Oaks College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Oaks College or GCU .
- GCU has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
GCU vs. Pacific Oaks College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU or Pacific Oaks 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 Pacific Oaks College and GCU.
- Graduates from Grand Canyon University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Pacific Oaks College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,100)
- Grand Canyon University students graduate with a $2,217 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,967)
- GCU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Oaks College graduates. ($193 vs. $216)
- More Pacific Oaks College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/