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Michigan State Miami WMU Ohio State CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU Kent State UC Wright State| Grand Valley State University | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
GVSU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
GVSU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Ohio University | ||
| 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than GVSU based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 21,648 students)
GVSU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Ohio University?
- Grand Valley State University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Ohio University than Grand Valley State University ($23,720.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Ohio University ($17,105 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 21.7% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,140 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Grand Valley State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 6.9% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($9,416 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 18 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming GVSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Ohio University (86.5%)
GVSU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Grand Valley State University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $100 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/