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Overview |
GCU | San Diego Christian College | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | El Cajon, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 101,816 | 355 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | sdcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCU | San Diego Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,939 | $33,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,662 | $15,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
GCU | San Diego Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,304 | - | ||
| Admitted | 22,818 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1098 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
GCU | San Diego Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | San Diego Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $23,106 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $238 |
Diversity |
GCU | San Diego Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
GCU | San Diego Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 0% | ||
Campus |
GCU | San Diego Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Grand Canyon University is larger than than San Diego Christian College based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 355 students)
GCU vs. San Diego Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or San Diego Christian College?
- San Diego Christian College is 48.5% more expensive to attend than GCU for in-state tuition ($24,500.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at San Diego Christian College than Grand Canyon University ($24,500.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Canyon University than San Diego Christian College ($21,939 vs. $33,393)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Canyon University are 50% lower than costs at San Diego Christian College ($7,800 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Canyon University than San Diego Christian College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by San Diego Christian College students is 58.4% larger than aid received Grand Canyon University ($15,300 vs. $9,662)
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or San Diego Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego Christian College or GCU .
GCU vs. San Diego Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU or San Diego 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 San Diego Christian College and GCU.
- The graduation rate at GCU is the same as at San Diego Christian College (31% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Grand Canyon University earn on average $14,800 more per year than San Diego Christian College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,500)
- Grand Canyon University students graduate with a $4,356 lower median federal student loan debt than San Diego Christian College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,106)
- GCU graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than San Diego Christian College graduates. ($193 vs. $238)
- More San Diego Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/