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Texas State UT Austin Michigan State UH UT Arlington WMU CMU UIW Oakland Texas A&M UT Dallas Ferris State University| Grand Valley State University | The University of Texas at San Antonio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | UTSA | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 71% |
Admission |
GVSU | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
GVSU | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
GVSU | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | UTSA | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than GVSU based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 21,648 students)
GVSU vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or UTSA?
- Grand Valley State University is 134.4% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at GVSU than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($19,856.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than GVSU ($12,664 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 8.9% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($10,140 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (93% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at San Antonio students is 1.4% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($8,934 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 47 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than UTSA (86.9%)
GVSU vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or UTSA? 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 UTSA and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (63% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $3,300 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $44,600)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio students graduate with a $2,017 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($22,983 vs. $25,000)
- UTSA graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/