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GCU vs. California Lutheran

The following statements compare Grand Canyon University and California Lutheran University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • California Lutheran's tuition ($50,670) is more expensive than GCU ($17,263).
  • GCU's acceptance rate (60.36%) is lower than California Lutheran (88.88%).
  • GCU has higher yield (29.07%) than California Lutheran (12.23%).
  • California Lutheran's SAT score (1,220) is higher than GCU (1,105).
  • California Lutheran's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than GCU (21 to 1).
  • GCU (107,563 students) is larger than California Lutheran (3,413 students) with more enrolled students.
  • California Lutheran ($30,909) has higher amount of financial aid than GCU ($7,744).
  • California Lutheran's graduation rate (74%) is higher than GCU (43%).
Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University

Private, 4 years • Phoenix, AZ #222 National Universities, #3 in Arizona more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$17,263
Financial Aid
$7,744
Test Scores
1,105 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
60.36% Acceptance Rate
29.07% Yield
Enrollment
70,929 Undergraduate
36,634 Graduate
83,261 Online Students
Graduation Rate
43% Graduation Rate
68% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
582 Faculties (full-time)
1,845 Staffs (full-time)
$63,730 Faculty Salary
$54,873 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,000 annual charge
-18,485 capacity
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California Lutheran University

California Lutheran University

Private, 4 years • Thousand Oaks, CA #62 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$50,670
Financial Aid
$30,909
Test Scores
1,220 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
88.88% Acceptance Rate
12.23% Yield
Enrollment
2,380 Undergraduate
1,033 Graduate
159 Online Students
Graduation Rate
74% Graduation Rate
22% Transfer-out Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
182 Faculties (full-time)
557 Staffs (full-time)
$93,251 Faculty Salary
$74,013 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,740 annual charge
-1,517 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,470 annual charge
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