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Overview |
Georgetown College | GVSU | ||
| Location | Georgetown, KY | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,548 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetowncollege.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown College | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,610 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,610 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,210 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,152 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,308 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Georgetown College | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,532 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.5% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 960/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown College | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown College | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Georgetown College | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Georgetown College | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown College | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 1,548 students)
Georgetown College vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown College or GVSU?
- Georgetown College is 191.1% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.5% higher at Georgetown College than Grand Valley State University ($40,610.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than GVSU ($15,152 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 10.6% lower than costs at Georgetown College ($10,140 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 357.5% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($40,308 vs. $8,811)
Georgetown College vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown College or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Georgetown College .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 45 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
Georgetown College vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown College 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 Georgetown College.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Georgetown College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $1,700 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Georgetown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/