- Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a private school while University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public school.
- GCU is located in Phoenix, AZ and University of Missouri-Kansas City is located in Kansas City, MO.
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has more expensive tuition of $28,788 than GCU ($17,450).
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has tighter acceptance rate of 64.15% than GCU (66.92%).
- GCU is larger with 101,816 students than University of Missouri-Kansas City (15,703 students).
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| #222 in National Universities #3 in Arizona | Rankings | #90 in National Universities #9 in Missouri |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Phoenix, AZ | Location | Kansas City, MO |
GCU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $17,450 | Undergraduate | $11,988 Missouri residents $28,788 out-of-state |
| $11,124 | Graduate | $13,072 Missouri residents $30,760 out-of-state |
| $7,183 | Financial Aid | $8,452 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | |
| 66.92% | Acceptance Rate | 64.15% |
| 16.05% | Yield | 38.29% |
| Test Scores | 1,415 SAT, 25 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 101,816 | Total Students | 15,703 |
| 66,769 | Undergraduate | 10,179 |
| 35,047 | Graduate | 5,524 |
| 77,293 | Online Enrollment | 885 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 70% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $58,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,569) $5,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,127) $7,452 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (15 meals per week) $4,090 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 20 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 461 Full-time 5,235 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 589 Full-time 502 Part-time |
| 1,648 Full-time 5,329 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,292 Full-time 722 Part-time |
| $63,730 for Faculties $54,873 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,819 for Faculties $61,088 Part-time |