| Grand Canyon vs. CSU Bakersfield |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#383 in National Universities #9 in Arizona Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in Federal Region IX Universities #35 in California Colleges |
| Private (for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, 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 | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$18,508 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,087 California Residents $20,687 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,015 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,611 California Residents $19,691 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,744 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,220 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,055 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter78.91% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.85% |
| Favorable18.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.42% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience |
| 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 | Smaller10,419 |
| Larger75,936 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,865 |
| Larger37,321 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,554 |
| Larger89,777 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,212 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower43% | Graduate Rate | Higher50% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,569) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 500) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,900) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,600) |
| Faculty | ||
| 20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 6,413 | Number of faculty | 626 |
| Lower$69,024 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$104,441 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.