2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$13,506
Net Price
100%
Admitted
15%
Enrolled
57%
Graduation Rate
16/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Grace Christian University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,104. In 2021, there were 12 psychology and social work graduates.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Associate Degree, Bachelor
Psychology Graduates
12
Total Enrollment
1,104
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation, Higher Learning Commission
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Grace Christian University offers General Psychology at the associate degree level. At the bachelor level, the university offers General Psychology.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | AS | BS |
General Psychology | 8 | 12 |
Total Graduates | 8 | 12 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 713 students applied to the Grace Christian University. The university admitted 100% and 15% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Michigan universities is 8,599. On average, all Michigan institutions admit 75% and 24% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Grace Christian University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 78%. Compared to all Michigan four or more years colleges, the percentage is 72%.
The overall graduation rate for Grace Christian University is 57%, compared to 57% for all Michigan universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 33%.
Compare GCU to Michigan Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Grace Christian University to the average of all Michigan four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
GCU
713
Applicants
100%
Percent Admitted
15%
Percent Enrolled
78%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
57%
Graduation Rate
MI Colleges
8,599
Applicants
75%
Percent Admitted
24%
Percent Enrolled
72%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
57%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 20 or 18% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 90 or 82% part-time faculty members employed at Grace Christian University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 20 or 18%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
GCU
16 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
18%
Percent Full-Time
82%
Percent Part-Time
18%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
MI Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
51%
Percent Full-Time
49%
Percent Part-Time
49%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Grace Christian University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $13,800, and the average cost for books and supplies is $600.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $10,800 and the average cost for graduate fees is $200.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Grace Christian University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Grace Christian University | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $8,660 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $2,172 |
Total Living Expenses | $10,832 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $13,800 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $600 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $25,232 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $10,800 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $200 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $11,000 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Grace Christian University is $13,506. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Grace Christian University to all Michigan universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
GCU
$25,232
Cost to Attend
$6,995
Average Financial Aid
97%
Percent Receiving Aid
$13,506
Net Price
MI Colleges
$33,439
Cost to Attend
$12,508
Average Financial Aid
94%
Percent Receiving Aid
$16,125
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 65 or 97%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 626 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $6,995.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 626 | $6,995 |
Pell Grants | 474 | $4,393 |
Federal Student Loans | 601 | $6,868 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Grace Christian University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
GCU
626
Grant or Scholarship Aid
37%
Grants or Scholarships
474
Number of Pell Grants
28%
Pell Grants
601
Federal Student Loans
35%
Federal Student Loans
MI Colleges
4,643
Grant or Scholarship Aid
52%
Grants or Scholarships
1,877
Number of Pell Grants
21%
Pell Grants
2,430
Federal Student Loans
27%
Federal Student Loans
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