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Overview |
GCU | University of Advancing Technology | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Tempe, AZ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 101,816 | 860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | uat.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCU | University of Advancing Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $18,044 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $18,044 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,800 | $10,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,939 | $20,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,662 | $10,030 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
GCU | University of Advancing Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,304 | 906 | ||
| Admitted | 22,818 | 829 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
GCU | University of Advancing Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | University of Advancing Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $53,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $320 |
Diversity |
GCU | University of Advancing Technology | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 14% |
Students |
GCU | University of Advancing Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 62% | ||
Campus |
GCU | University of Advancing Technology | ||
| 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 University of Advancing Technology based on total student enrollment (101,816 students vs. 860 students)
GCU vs. University of Advancing Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or University of Advancing Technology?
- University of Advancing Technology is 9.4% more expensive to attend than GCU for in-state tuition ($18,044.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at University of Advancing Technology than Grand Canyon University ($18,044.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Advancing Technology than GCU ($20,164 vs. $21,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Canyon University are 37.8% lower than costs at University of Advancing Technology ($7,800 vs. $10,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Advancing Technology than Grand Canyon University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Advancing Technology students is 3.8% larger than aid received Grand Canyon University ($10,030 vs. $9,662)
GCU vs. University of Advancing Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or University of Advancing Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Advancing Technology or GCU .
- University of Advancing Technology has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than GCU (77.9%)
GCU vs. University of Advancing Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU or University of Advancing Technology? 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 Advancing Technology and GCU.
- The graduation rate at GCU is higher than University of Advancing Technology (31% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Grand Canyon University earn on average $500 more per year than University of Advancing Technology graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $53,800)
- Grand Canyon University students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Advancing Technology graduates. ($18,750 vs. $31,000)
- GCU graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than University of Advancing Technology graduates. ($193 vs. $320)
- More University of Advancing Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/