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GCU vs. AMU

The following statements compare Grand Canyon University and Ave Maria University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • AMU's tuition ($28,222) is more expensive than GCU ($17,450).
  • AMU's acceptance rate (44.21%) is lower than GCU (77.87%).
  • GCU has higher yield (36.98%) than AMU (23.65%).
  • AMU's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than GCU (20 to 1).
  • GCU (101,816 students) is larger than AMU (1,310 students) with more enrolled students.
  • AMU ($20,932) has higher amount of financial aid than GCU ($7,183).
  • AMU's graduation rate (50%) is higher than GCU (45%).
Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University

Private, 4 years • Phoenix, AZ #222 National Universities, #3 in Arizona more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$17,450
Financial Aid
$7,183
Test Scores
Admission
77.87% Acceptance Rate
36.98% Yield
Enrollment
66,769 Undergraduate
35,047 Graduate
77,293 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
461 Faculties (full-time)
1,648 Staffs (full-time)
$63,730 Faculty Salary
$54,873 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,400 annual charge
-17,569 capacity
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Ave Maria University

Ave Maria University

Private, 4 years • Ave Maria, FL #172 Liberal Arts Colleges, #21 in Florida more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$28,222
Financial Aid
$20,932
Test Scores
Admission
44.21% Acceptance Rate
23.65% Yield
Enrollment
1,247 Undergraduate
63 Graduate
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
61 Faculties (full-time)
179 Staffs (full-time)
$75,389 Faculty Salary
$54,912 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,562 annual charge
-1,178 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,840 annual charge
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