| Grand Canyon vs. CSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#383 in National Universities #9 in Arizona Colleges | Rankings* | #109 in Federal Region V Universities #46 in Illinois 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 Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$18,508 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,757 Illinois Residents $12,757 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,015 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,294 Illinois Residents $16,162 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,744 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$16,023 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,055 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier78.91% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter43.26% |
| Favorable18.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower3.76% |
| 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 Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| 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 | Smaller2,238 |
| Larger75,936 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,501 |
| Larger37,321 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller737 |
| Larger89,777 | Online Student Population | Smaller366 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher43% | Graduate Rate | Lower15% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 37% |
| Higher72% | Retention Rate | Lower57% |
| 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: 250) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,900) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 6,413 | Number of faculty | 233 |
| Lower$69,024 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$81,196 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.