| Grand Canyon vs. Missouri-Kansas City |
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|---|---|---|
#383 in National Universities #9 in Arizona Colleges | Rankings* | #155 in National Universities #7 in Missouri Colleges |
| Private (for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$18,508 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$13,371 Missouri Residents $32,271 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$10,015 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,726 Missouri Residents $32,298 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,744 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,297 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,055 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,470 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier78.91% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter72.18% |
| Lower18.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable30.08% |
| 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger113,257 | Total Enrollment | Smaller14,732 |
| Larger75,936 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller10,166 |
| Larger37,321 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,566 |
| Larger89,777 | Online Student Population | Smaller683 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower43% | Graduate Rate | Higher55% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher75% |
| 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: 1,127) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,900) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,090) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 6,413 | Number of faculty | 1,213 |
| Lower$69,024 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$100,069 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.