| Grand Canyon vs. AIU |
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|---|---|---|
#383 in National Universities #9 in Arizona Colleges | Rankings* | #90 in Federal Region IX Universities #49 in Arizona Colleges |
| Private (for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$18,508 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,397 |
| cheaper$10,015 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,633 |
| More$7,744 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,576 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,055 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 78.91% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 18.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger113,257 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,277 |
| Larger75,936 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,186 |
| Larger37,321 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,091 |
| Larger89,777 | Online Student Population | Smaller11,277 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher43% | Graduate Rate | Lower9% |
| Higher72% | Retention Rate | Lower36% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,569) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,900) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty36 to 1 |
| 6,413 | Number of faculty | 871 |
| Higher$69,024 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$60,353 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.