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Overview |
GCU | Providence Christian College | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Pasadena, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 101,816 | 136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | |||
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Costs |
GCU | Providence Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $33,034 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $33,034 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $10,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,939 | $25,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,662 | $25,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
GCU | Providence Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,304 | 132 | ||
| Admitted | 22,818 | 115 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 33% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Providence Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | Providence Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | N/A |
Diversity |
GCU | Providence Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
GCU | Providence Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 34% | ||
Campus |
GCU | Providence Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Canyon University is larger than than Providence Christian College based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 136 students)
GCU vs. Providence Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or Providence Christian College?
- Providence Christian College is 100.2% more expensive to attend than GCU for in-state tuition ($33,034.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.2% higher at Providence Christian College than Grand Canyon University ($33,034.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Canyon University than Providence Christian College ($21,939 vs. $25,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Canyon University are 40.8% lower than costs at Providence Christian College ($7,800 vs. $10,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Providence Christian College than Grand Canyon University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence Christian College students is 164.9% larger than aid received Grand Canyon University ($25,592 vs. $9,662)
GCU vs. Providence Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or Providence Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence Christian College or GCU .
- Providence Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than GCU (77.9%)
GCU vs. Providence Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU or Providence Christian 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 Providence Christian College and GCU.
- The graduation rate at Providence Christian College is higher than Grand Canyon University (57% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/