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Overview |
GCU | University of the People | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Pasadena, California | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 101,816 | 34,192 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | uopeople.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCU | University of the People | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $2,001 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,939 | $1,744 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,662 | $857 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 67% |
Admission |
GCU | University of the People | ||
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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 | University of the People | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | University of the People | ||
| 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 | University of the People | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 46% | ||
| 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 | University of the People | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 14% | ||
Campus |
GCU | University of the People | ||
| 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 University of the People based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 34,192 students)
GCU vs. University of the People Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or University of the People?
- Grand Canyon University is ?% more expensive to attend than University of the People for in-state tuition ($16,500.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at GCU than University of the People ($16,500.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the People than GCU ($1,744 vs. $21,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the People are 289.8% lower than costs at Grand Canyon University ($2,001 vs. $7,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Canyon University than University of the People (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Canyon University students is 1,027.4% larger than aid received University of the People ($9,662 vs. $857)
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or University of the People? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of the People or GCU .
GCU vs. University of the People Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU or University of the People? 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 University of the People and GCU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/