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Overview |
GCU | ENMU | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Portales, NM | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 101,816 | 5,106 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #943 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | enmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCU | ENMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $4,194 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $6,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,939 | $8,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,662 | $8,719 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
GCU | ENMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,304 | 1,713 | ||
| Admitted | 22,818 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 92.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 24, 2025 |
Academics |
GCU | ENMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | ENMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $14,267 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $147 |
Diversity |
GCU | ENMU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
GCU | ENMU | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 15% | ||
Campus |
GCU | ENMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Canyon University is larger than than ENMU based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 5,106 students)
GCU vs. ENMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or ENMU?
- Grand Canyon University is 293.4% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($16,500.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.2% higher at GCU than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($16,500.00 vs. $6,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than GCU ($8,702 vs. $21,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Canyon University are 4.7% lower than costs at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($7,800 vs. $8,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Canyon University than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Canyon University students is 10.8% larger than aid received Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($9,662 vs. $8,719)
GCU vs. ENMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or ENMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ENMU or GCU .
- GCU has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than ENMU (27.6%)
GCU vs. ENMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU or ENMU? 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 ENMU and GCU.
- The graduation rate at GCU is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (31% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Grand Canyon University earn on average $20,500 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,483 lower median federal student loan debt than GCU graduates. ($14,267 vs. $18,750)
- ENMU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than GCU graduates. ($147 vs. $193)
- More ENMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/