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GCU vs. South Carolina

The following statements compare Grand Canyon University and University of South Carolina-Columbia with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • South Carolina's tuition ($36,298) is more expensive than GCU ($18,508).
  • South Carolina's acceptance rate (60.15%) is lower than GCU (78.91%).
  • South Carolina has higher yield (22.94%) than GCU (18.08%).
  • South Carolina's SAT score (1,270) is higher than GCU (1,055).
  • South Carolina's students to faculty ratio (19 to 1) is lower than GCU (20 to 1).
  • GCU (113,257 students) is larger than South Carolina (38,532 students) with more enrolled students.
  • GCU ($8,420) has higher amount of financial aid than South Carolina ($7,193).
  • South Carolina's graduation rate (79%) 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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Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,688 In-State
$36,298 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,193
Test Scores
1,270 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
60.15% Acceptance Rate
22.94% Yield
Enrollment
30,187 Undergraduate
8,345 Graduate
3,519 Online Students
Graduation Rate
79% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
92% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,753 Faculties (full-time)
5,742 Staffs (full-time)
$111,918 Faculty Salary
$77,605 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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