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Overview |
GVSU | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,269 | 6,941 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,628 | $8,546 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,820 | $14,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,142 | $7,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,995 | $11,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,925 | $10,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 98% |
Admission |
GVSU | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,297 | 5,199 | ||
| Admitted | 23,008 | 4,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1000/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
GVSU | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
GVSU | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | UT Martin | ||
| 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 UT Martin based on total student enrollment (22,269 students vs. 6,941 students)
GVSU vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or UT Martin?
- Grand Valley State University is 71.2% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($14,628.00 vs. $8,546.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at GVSU than The University of Tennessee Martin ($20,820.00 vs. $14,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than GVSU ($11,151 vs. $17,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 53% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($7,280 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than Grand Valley State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee Martin students is 15.7% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($10,326 vs. $8,925)
GVSU vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 40 points higher than at UT Martin (1050)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UT Martin (3.6)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than UT Martin (87.3%)
GVSU vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than The University of Tennessee Martin (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $5,500 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee Martin students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- UT Martin graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/