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Michigan State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU Kent State Michigan Ohio State Cleveland State Hope College| Grand Valley State University | University of Akron Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | University of Akron | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Akron, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #838 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | uakron.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | University of Akron | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $10,097 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $13,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $12,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $14,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $8,525 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
GVSU | University of Akron | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 12,282 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 10,178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 82.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 20.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | University of Akron | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | University of Akron | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
GVSU | University of Akron | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
GVSU | University of Akron | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 7% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | University of Akron | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than University of Akron based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 13,465 students)
GVSU vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or University of Akron?
- Grand Valley State University is 38.2% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at GVSU than University of Akron Main Campus ($19,856.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than GVSU ($14,667 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 22.4% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($10,140 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Grand Valley State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 3.4% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($8,811 vs. $8,525)
GVSU vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 41 points higher than at University of Akron (1049)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Akron (23)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than University of Akron (82.9%)
GVSU vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,100)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- GVSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron 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/