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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 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | MIAD | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,269 | 885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,628 | $40,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,820 | $40,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,142 | $10,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,995 | $28,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,925 | $24,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
GVSU | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,297 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 23,008 | 665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 940/1140 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
Academics |
GVSU | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GVSU | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
GVSU | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 44% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | MIAD | ||
| 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 MIAD based on total student enrollment (22,269 students vs. 885 students)
GVSU vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 176.7% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($40,480.00 vs. $14,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.4% higher at MIAD than Grand Valley State University ($40,480.00 vs. $20,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than MIAD ($17,995 vs. $28,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 6.8% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($10,430 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students is 175.7% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($24,605 vs. $8,925)
GVSU vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or GVSU .
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than MIAD (62.8%)
GVSU vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or MIAD? 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 MIAD and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $8,600 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,000)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MIAD students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/