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Tempe, AZ · Phoenix, AZ
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Grand Canyon University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $14,967/yr | $22,472/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,070/yr | $18,557/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $19,500 | $22,114 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,711/yr | $18,763/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $16,801/yr | $21,712/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,130/yr | $24,471/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $24,296/yr | $25,701/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $207/mo | $234/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,712/yr | $11,700/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,839/yr | $13,644/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,320/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,920/yr | $3,124/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $30,111/yr | $32,702/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,223/yr | $17,850/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $33,139/yr | $17,850/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 29% | 46% |
| Students taking federal loans | 27% | 53% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 90% | 79% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1006–1113 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1077 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 20–22 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 18–22 · Math 17–22 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 68,840 | 47,978 |
| Students accepted | 62,084 | 28,960 |
| Students who enrolled | 14,102 | 8,420 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 23% | 29% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 0% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 0% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 68% | 43% |
| Freshmen who come back | 87% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $62,668/yr | $42,186/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,826–$92,934 | $21,881–$68,589 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 68% | 44% |
| White students graduating | 71% | 48% |
| Black students graduating | 52% | 36% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 61% | 39% |
| Asian students graduating | 81% | 43% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $52,843/yr | $47,280/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 79% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 56% | 37% |
| Pell students who graduate | 60% | 33% |
| First-gen students who finish | 58% | 40% |
| Low-income students who finish | 56% | 27% |
| Students who transfer out | 18% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $58,779/yr | $44,013/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 10% · Engineering 9% | Health Professions 33% · Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Public Administration & Social Service 15% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees | Health Professions — 33% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Engineering — 9% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Education — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 6% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 3% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering — $112,893/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $132,852/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 29% | 6.2% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 64,674 | 73,371 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 20 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 14,368 | 37,321 |
| Average professor pay | $12,684/mo | $7,563/mo |
| Full-time professors | 73% | 10% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $35,852 | $29,879 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (large) |
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Phoenix, AZ |
| Region | Southwest | Southwest |
| Founded | 1885 | 1949 |
| Public or private | Public | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 8% | 0.9% |
| Men | 51% | 29% |
| Women | 49% | 71% |
| White students | 41% | 46% |
| Black students | 4.4% | 17% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 27% | 25% |
| Asian students | 9.4% | 2.8% |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 5% |
| Other / not reported | 5% | 3.7% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 38% | 47% |
| Part-time students | 6.8% | 66% |
| Students age 25+ | 7.7% | 52% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,734/yr | $2,400/yr |
| Endowment | $1.3B | No data reported |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 16,179 | 18,485 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $9,458/yr | $6,000/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,633/yr | $3,900/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 22 | 17 |
| Student athletes | 616 | 441 |
| Athletic scholarships | $19.6M | $5.7M |
| Athletics budget | $149.3M | $33.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $149.3M | $33.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $2.5M | $723,085 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.