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Overview |
GVSU | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 22,269 | 973 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,628 | $32,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,820 | $32,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,142 | $11,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,995 | $23,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,925 | $22,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
GVSU | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,297 | 1,417 | ||
| Admitted | 23,008 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 910/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GVSU | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
GVSU | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | OC Comets | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (22,269 students vs. 973 students)
GVSU vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 123.5% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($32,694.00 vs. $14,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at OC Comets than Grand Valley State University ($32,694.00 vs. $20,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than OC Comets ($17,995 vs. $23,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 6.7% lower than costs at Olivet College ($11,142 vs. $11,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 153.2% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($22,602 vs. $8,925)
GVSU vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 159 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than GVSU (94.7%)
GVSU vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Olivet College (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,300)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/