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GCU vs. Puget Sound

The following statements compare Grand Canyon University and University of Puget Sound with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Puget Sound's tuition ($62,898) is more expensive than GCU ($18,508).
  • Puget Sound's acceptance rate (72.25%) is lower than GCU (78.91%).
  • GCU has higher yield (18.08%) than Puget Sound (11.36%).
  • Puget Sound's SAT score (1,280) is higher than GCU (1,055).
  • Puget Sound's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than GCU (20 to 1).
  • GCU (113,257 students) is larger than Puget Sound (1,864 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Puget Sound ($36,377) has higher amount of financial aid than GCU ($8,420).
  • Puget Sound's graduation rate (68%) 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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University of Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound

Private, 4 years • Tacoma, WA #131 Liberal Arts Colleges, #13 in Washington more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$62,898
Financial Aid
$36,377
Test Scores
1,280 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
72.25% Acceptance Rate
11.36% Yield
Enrollment
1,594 Undergraduate
270 Graduate
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
192 Faculties (full-time)
522 Staffs (full-time)
$96,569 Faculty Salary
$76,937 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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