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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount University of Phoenix-Online Campus Chapman Pepperdine SCU Capella University Chamberlain College of Nursing-Arizona NAU USF| Grand Canyon University | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCU | USD | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 101,816 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCU | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,939 | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,662 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
GCU | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,304 | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | 22,818 | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
GCU | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $236 |
Diversity |
GCU | USD | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
GCU | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 40% | ||
Campus |
GCU | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Canyon University is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 8,815 students)
GCU vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or USD?
- University of San Diego is 226.1% more expensive to attend than GCU for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226.1% higher at USD than Grand Canyon University ($53,810.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Canyon University than USD ($21,939 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Canyon University are 118.1% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($7,800 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Canyon University than University of San Diego (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 276.8% larger than aid received Grand Canyon University ($36,408 vs. $9,662)
GCU vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or GCU .
- GCU has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than USD (52.6%)
GCU vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU or USD? 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 USD and GCU.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Grand Canyon University (75% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $15,900 more per year than GCU graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $54,300)
- Grand Canyon University students graduate with a $4,154 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,904)
- GCU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($193 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/