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GCU vs. PBA

The following statements compare Grand Canyon University and Palm Beach Atlantic University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • PBA's tuition ($40,650) is more expensive than GCU ($18,508).
  • GCU's acceptance rate (78.91%) is lower than PBA (81.99%).
  • GCU has higher yield (18.08%) than PBA (9.92%).
  • GCU's SAT score (1,055) is higher than PBA (1,050).
  • PBA's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than GCU (20 to 1).
  • GCU (113,257 students) is larger than PBA (4,147 students) with more enrolled students.
  • PBA ($23,657) has higher amount of financial aid than GCU ($8,420).
  • PBA's graduation rate (55%) is higher than GCU (43%).
Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University

Private, 4 years • Phoenix, AZ #169 National Universities, #1 in Arizona more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$18,508
Financial Aid
$8,420
Test Scores
1,055 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
78.91% Acceptance Rate
18.08% Yield
Enrollment
75,936 Undergraduate
37,321 Graduate
89,777 Online Students
Graduation Rate
43% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
20 to 1 Students to Faculty
582 Faculties (full-time)
1,845 Staffs (full-time)
$69,024 Faculty Salary
$62,652 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Palm Beach Atlantic University

Palm Beach Atlantic University

Private, 4 years • West Palm Beach, FL #236 National Universities, #16 in Florida more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$40,650
Financial Aid
$23,657
Test Scores
1,050 SAT
22 ACT
Admission
81.99% Acceptance Rate
9.92% Yield
Enrollment
3,312 Undergraduate
835 Graduate
304 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
68% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
169 Faculties (full-time)
467 Staffs (full-time)
$83,194 Faculty Salary
$70,504 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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