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Michigan State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU Michigan Hope College Eastern Michigan University UM-Dearborn Northern Michigan University| Grand Valley State University | Ecumenical Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | ETS | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 64 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | etseminary.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | ETS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
GVSU | ETS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| 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 |
GVSU | ETS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | ETS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
GVSU | ETS | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 4% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
GVSU | ETS | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | - | ||
Campus |
GVSU | ETS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than ETS based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 64 students)
GVSU vs. ETS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or ETS?
- Grand Valley State University is ?% more expensive to attend than ETS for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at GVSU than Ecumenical Theological Seminary ($19,856.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Ecumenical Theological Seminary (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is ?% larger than aid received Ecumenical Theological Seminary ($8,811 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or ETS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETS or GVSU .
GVSU vs. ETS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or ETS? 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 ETS and GVSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/