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University of Phoenix-Online Campus Capella University Chamberlain College of Nursing-Arizona NAU NMSU ASU University of Phoenix-Phoenix-Hohokam Campus Purdue Global-Davenport Campus U of A National University Arizona Christian University| Grand Canyon University | The University of Texas at El Paso | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCU | UTEP | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | El Paso, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 101,816 | 23,880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1039 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | utep.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCU | UTEP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $7,704 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $23,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $9,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,939 | $9,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,662 | $10,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
GCU | UTEP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,304 | 10,493 | ||
| Admitted | 22,818 | 10,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GCU | UTEP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | UTEP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $17,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $178 |
Diversity |
GCU | UTEP | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 83% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
GCU | UTEP | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 2% | ||
Campus |
GCU | UTEP | ||
| 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 UTEP based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 23,880 students)
GCU vs. UTEP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or UTEP?
- Grand Canyon University is 114.2% more expensive to attend than UTEP for in-state tuition ($16,500.00 vs. $7,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at UTEP than Grand Canyon University ($23,112.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at El Paso than GCU ($9,563 vs. $21,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Canyon University are 22.8% lower than costs at The University of Texas at El Paso ($7,800 vs. $9,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Canyon University than The University of Texas at El Paso (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at El Paso students is 9.3% larger than aid received Grand Canyon University ($10,564 vs. $9,662)
GCU vs. UTEP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or UTEP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTEP or GCU .
- UTEP has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than GCU (77.9%)
GCU vs. UTEP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU or UTEP? 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 UTEP and GCU.
- The graduation rate at UTEP is higher than Grand Canyon University (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Grand Canyon University earn on average $12,100 more per year than UTEP graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,200)
- The University of Texas at El Paso students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GCU graduates. ($17,250 vs. $18,750)
- UTEP graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than GCU graduates. ($178 vs. $193)
- More UTEP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCU students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/