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Overview |
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson | GCU | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Phoenix, AZ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 125 | 101,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | suva.edu | gcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson | GCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,944 | $16,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,944 | $16,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,506 | $7,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,662 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson | GCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 29,304 | ||
| Admitted | - | 22,818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 37% | ||
| 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 |
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson | GCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson | GCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $50,750 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $524 | $193 |
Diversity |
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson | GCU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson | GCU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson | GCU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Grand Canyon University is larger than than Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 125 students)
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson vs. GCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson or GCU?
- Southwest University of Visual Arts Tucson is 39.1% more expensive to attend than GCU for in-state tuition ($22,944.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson than Grand Canyon University ($22,944.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest University of Visual Arts Tucson are 3.9% lower than costs at Grand Canyon University ($7,506 vs. $7,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Canyon University than Southwest University of Visual Arts Tucson (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Canyon University students is ?% larger than aid received Southwest University of Visual Arts Tucson ($9,662 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson or GCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GCU or Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson .
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson vs. GCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson or GCU? 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 GCU and Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson.
- The graduation rate at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson is higher than Grand Canyon University (70% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Grand Canyon University earn on average $21,800 more per year than Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $32,500)
- Grand Canyon University students graduate with a $32,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson graduates. ($18,750 vs. $50,750)
- GCU graduates are paying $331 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson graduates. ($193 vs. $524)
- More GCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/