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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 | Lake Erie College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | LEC | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Painesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 906 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | lec.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | LEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $33,588 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $33,588 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $10,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $22,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $25,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
GVSU | LEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 1,085 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1000/1170 | ||
| 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 | LEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | LEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GVSU | LEC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
GVSU | LEC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 40% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | LEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than LEC based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 906 students)
GVSU vs. LEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or LEC?
- Lake Erie College is 140.7% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($33,588.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.2% higher at LEC than Grand Valley State University ($33,588.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than LEC ($17,105 vs. $22,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 6.9% lower than costs at Lake Erie College ($10,140 vs. $10,842)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Erie College students is 188.5% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($25,417 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. LEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or LEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LEC or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 101 points higher than at LEC (989)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at LEC (21)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at LEC (3.19)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than LEC (54.1%)
GVSU vs. LEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or LEC? 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 LEC and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Lake Erie College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $8,000 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LEC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than LEC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LEC 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/