- Both University of Phoenix-Arizona and Grand Canyon University (GCU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Arizona.
- GCU has more expensive tuition of $17,450 than University of Phoenix-Arizona ($9,552).
- GCU is larger with 101,816 students than University of Phoenix-Arizona (88,891 students).
University of Phoenix-Arizona View More Rivals | Grand Canyon University View More Rivals | |
| #297 in National Universities #7 in Arizona | Rankings | #222 in National Universities #3 in Arizona |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Phoenix, AZ | Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| Known as | GCU | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,552 | Undergraduate | $17,450 |
| $16,215 | Graduate | $11,124 |
| $3,895 | Financial Aid | $7,183 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.92% | |
| Yield | 16.05% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 88,891 | Total Students | 101,816 |
| 69,866 | Undergraduate | 66,769 |
| 19,025 | Graduate | 35,047 |
| 88,724 | Online Enrollment | 77,293 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 18% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 42% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $54,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,569) $5,400 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 110 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 80 Full-time 4,204 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 461 Full-time 5,235 Part-time |
| 3,236 Full-time 4,249 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,648 Full-time 5,329 Part-time |
| $71,226 for Faculties $79,392 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,730 for Faculties $54,873 Part-time |