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Michigan State WMU CMU Northern Michigan University Oakland Ferris State University Michigan Saginaw Valley State University WSU Kettering University MSOE Purdue| Grand Valley State University | Michigan Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | Michigan Tech | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Houghton, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 7,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | mtu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Michigan Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $17,296 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $39,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $12,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $18,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $16,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
GVSU | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 7,893 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 7,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
GVSU | Michigan Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Michigan Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $66,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 70% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % 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 | Michigan Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 24% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Michigan Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 7,063 students)
GVSU vs. Michigan Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Michigan Tech?
- Michigan Technological University is 24% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($17,296.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.7% higher at Michigan Tech than Grand Valley State University ($39,256.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Michigan Tech ($17,105 vs. $18,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 18.9% lower than costs at Michigan Technological University ($10,140 vs. $12,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Michigan Technological University students is 82.9% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($16,114 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. Michigan Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Michigan Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan Tech or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Michigan Technological University (1207) is 117 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at GVSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at GVSU (3.65)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than GVSU (90.4%)
GVSU vs. Michigan Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or Michigan Tech? 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 Michigan Tech and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at Michigan Tech is higher than Grand Valley State University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Michigan Technological University earn on average $21,400 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $1,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan Tech graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,900)
- GVSU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan Tech graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Michigan Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/