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Overview |
GVSU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
GVSU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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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 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GVSU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
GVSU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 4,043 students)
GVSU vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or PennWest Edinboro?
- Grand Valley State University is 80.8% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at GVSU than PennWest Edinboro ($19,856.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 15% lower than costs at PennWest Edinboro ($10,140 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than PennWest Edinboro (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($8,811 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 140 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at PennWest Edinboro (3.56)
GVSU vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than PennWest Edinboro (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,700)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/