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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 | Rochester College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | Rochester College | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,269 | 1,173 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | #862 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | rc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Rochester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,628 | $27,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,820 | $27,938 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,142 | $9,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,995 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,925 | $16,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
GVSU | Rochester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,297 | 490 | ||
| Admitted | 23,008 | 320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 65.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 44.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 840/1060 | ||
| 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 | Rochester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Rochester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,403 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $252 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Rochester College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 14% |
Students |
GVSU | Rochester College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Rochester College | ||
| 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 Rochester College based on total student enrollment (22,269 students vs. 1,173 students)
GVSU vs. Rochester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Rochester College?
- Rochester College is 91% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($27,938.00 vs. $14,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Rochester College than Grand Valley State University ($27,938.00 vs. $20,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Rochester College ($17,995 vs. $19,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 13.7% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($9,800 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester College students is 85.4% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($16,548 vs. $8,925)
GVSU vs. Rochester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Rochester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rochester College or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 141 points higher than at Rochester College (949)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Rochester College (20)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Rochester College (3.13)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Rochester College (65.3%)
GVSU vs. Rochester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or Rochester College? 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 Rochester College and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Rochester College (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $38,100)
- Rochester College students graduate with a $597 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($24,403 vs. $25,000)
- Rochester College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/