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Overview |
GVSU | Memphis | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,269 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,628 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,820 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,142 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,995 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,925 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 93% |
Admission |
GVSU | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,297 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 23,008 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 905/1205 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $261 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
GVSU | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 17% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Memphis | ||
| 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 Memphis based on total student enrollment (22,269 students vs. 21,736 students)
GVSU vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Memphis?
- Grand Valley State University is 71.7% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($14,628.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.6% higher at GVSU than University of Memphis ($20,820.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than GVSU ($13,656 vs. $17,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 7.7% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($10,344 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Grand Valley State University (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 25.9% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($11,234 vs. $8,925)
GVSU vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 61 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Memphis (93.4%)
GVSU vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or Memphis? 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 Memphis and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than University of Memphis (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,200)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,250)
- GVSU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/