| Grand Canyon vs. Seattle |
#383 in National Universities #9 in Arizona Colleges | Rankings* | #148 in National Universities #8 in Washington Colleges |
| Private (for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| 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 | ||
| cheaper$18,508 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$56,721 |
| cheaper$10,015 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$24,216 |
| Less$7,744 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$31,281 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,055 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,310 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier78.91% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter76.92% |
| Favorable18.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.63% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger113,257 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,189 |
| Larger75,936 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,078 |
| Larger37,321 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,111 |
| Larger89,777 | Online Student Population | Smaller564 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower43% | Graduate Rate | Higher76% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,569) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,448) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,900) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,079) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 6,413 | Number of faculty | 782 |
| Lower$69,024 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$74,319 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.