| Grand Canyon vs. CBU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#383 in National Universities #9 in Arizona Colleges | Rankings* | #35 in Federal Region IX Universities #62 in California Colleges |
| Private (for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-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 | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$18,508 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$41,228 |
| cheaper$10,015 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,562 |
| Less$7,744 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$20,319 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,055 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter78.91% | Acceptance Rate | Easier84.88% |
| Lower18.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.77% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | Smaller11,902 |
| Larger75,936 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,417 |
| Larger37,321 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,485 |
| Larger89,777 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,062 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower43% | Graduate Rate | Higher62% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,569) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,715) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,900) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,430) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 6,413 | Number of faculty | 771 |
| Lower$69,024 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$98,746 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.