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University of Phoenix-Online Campus Capella University Chamberlain College of Nursing-Arizona NAU ASU University of Phoenix-Phoenix-Hohokam Campus Purdue Global-Davenport Campus U of A National University Arizona Christian University University of Phoenix-Southern Arizona Campus| Grand Canyon University | The University of America | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCU | The America's College | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Temecula, California | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 101,816 | 0 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | ua-edu.us | ||
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Costs |
GCU | The America's College | ||
| 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 | The America's College | ||
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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 | The America's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | The America's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| 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 | The America's College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 73% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
GCU | The America's College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | - | ||
Campus |
GCU | The America's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Canyon University is larger than than The America's College based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 0 students)
GCU vs. The America's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or The America's College?
- Grand Canyon University is ?% more expensive to attend than The America's College for in-state tuition ($16,500.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at GCU than The University of America ($16,500.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Canyon University than The University of America (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Canyon University students is ?% larger than aid received The University of America ($9,662 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or The America's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The America's College or GCU .
GCU vs. The America's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU or The America's 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 The America's College and GCU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/