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Overview |
GCU | UWest | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 107,563 | 154 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcu.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCU | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,500 | $13,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,500 | $13,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,162 | $12,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,239 | $11,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,308 | $13,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
GCU | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,978 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 28,960 | 7 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.4% | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.1% | 57.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1058/1175 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
GCU | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCU | UWest | ||
| 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 | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
GCU | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 0% | ||
Campus |
GCU | UWest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Canyon University is larger than than UWest based on total student enrollment (107,563 students vs. 154 students)
GCU vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCU or UWest?
- Grand Canyon University is 21.7% more expensive to attend than UWest for in-state tuition ($16,500.00 vs. $13,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at GCU than University of the West ($16,500.00 vs. $13,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the West than GCU ($11,137 vs. $22,239)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Canyon University are 14.3% lower than costs at University of the West ($11,162 vs. $12,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the West than Grand Canyon University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the West students is 48.3% larger than aid received Grand Canyon University ($13,807 vs. $9,308)
GCU vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GCU or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or GCU .
- UWest has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than GCU (60.4%)
GCU vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCU or UWest? 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 UWest and GCU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/