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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 | La Roche College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | LRC | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
GVSU | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
GVSU | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
GVSU | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | LRC | ||
| 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 2,068 students)
GVSU vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or LRC?
- La Roche College is 124.6% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at LRC than Grand Valley State University ($31,334.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than LRC ($17,105 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 27.1% lower than costs at La Roche College ($10,140 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Roche College than Grand Valley State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 137.7% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($20,948 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 151 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than GVSU (90.4%)
GVSU vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or LRC? 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 LRC and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than La Roche College (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $300 more per year than LRC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,300)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LRC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/