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Overview |
Grand Rapids Community College | GVSU | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,803 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grcc.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grand Rapids Community College | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,220 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,325 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,059 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,100 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 93% |
Admission |
Grand Rapids Community College | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Grand Rapids Community College | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grand Rapids Community College | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,208 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $95 | $258 |
Diversity |
Grand Rapids Community College | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Grand Rapids Community College | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Grand Rapids Community College | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Grand Rapids Community College based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 11,803 students)
Grand Rapids Community College vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grand Rapids Community College or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 86.8% more expensive to attend than Grand Rapids Community College for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $7,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at GVSU than Grand Rapids Community College ($19,856.00 vs. $11,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Rapids Community College than GVSU ($9,059 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Rapids Community College are 8.7% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($9,325 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Grand Rapids Community College (93% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 72.8% larger than aid received Grand Rapids Community College ($8,811 vs. $5,100)
Which college is harder to get into, Grand Rapids Community College or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Grand Rapids Community College .
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Grand Rapids Community College (3.0)
Grand Rapids Community College vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grand Rapids Community 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 Grand Rapids Community College.
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Grand Rapids Community College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $33,700)
- Grand Rapids Community College students graduate with a $15,792 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($9,208 vs. $25,000)
- Grand Rapids Community College graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($95 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grand Rapids Community College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/