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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | GVSU | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,351 | 22,269 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuaa.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,750 | $14,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,750 | $20,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,310 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,020 | $17,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,454 | $8,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,465 | 24,297 | ||
| Admitted | 1,777 | 23,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $258 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (22,269 students vs. 1,351 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or GVSU?
- Concordia University Ann Arbor is 130.7% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($33,750.00 vs. $14,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at Concordia University-Ann Arbor than Grand Valley State University ($33,750.00 vs. $20,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Concordia University-Ann Arbor ($17,995 vs. $28,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 10.5% lower than costs at Concordia University Ann Arbor ($11,142 vs. $12,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Ann Arbor than Grand Valley State University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Ann Arbor students is 151.6% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($22,454 vs. $8,925)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 100 points higher than at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (990)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (21)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Concordia University-Ann Arbor (72.1%)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or GVSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between GVSU and Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $1,075 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($23,925 vs. $25,000)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/