Grand Canyon University vs California State University-San Marcos

Grand Canyon University is about 14% cheaper in tuition. California State University-San Marcos is easier to get into (95% vs 79%).

 

Grand Canyon UniversityCalifornia State University-San Marcos

Location

Phoenix, AZ

San Marcos, CA

Tuition / yr

$17,850

$20,682

Admission rate

79%

95%

Top program earnings

$132,852

$119,753

Students

73,371

14,877

Programs

128

84

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