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Michigan State BGSU Cleveland State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU Ohio University Ohio State University of Akron| Grand Valley State University | Kent State University at Kent | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | Kent State | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
GVSU | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $267 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
GVSU | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 18% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than GVSU based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 21,648 students)
GVSU vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Kent State?
- Grand Valley State University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Kent State than Grand Valley State University ($21,410.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Kent State ($17,105 vs. $19,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 25% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($10,140 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Grand Valley State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 8.3% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($9,539 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 23 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Kent State (88%)
GVSU vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or Kent State? 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 Kent State and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Kent State University at Kent (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,300)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,825)
- GVSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/