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Overview |
GVSU | Michigan | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 51,225 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #50 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $16,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $55,002 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $13,171 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $19,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $15,121 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 67% |
Admission |
GVSU | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 84,289 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 14,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 47.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $207 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
GVSU | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 44% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Michigan | ||
| 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
- University of Michigan is larger than than GVSU based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 21,648 students)
GVSU vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Michigan?
- University of Michigan is 17.6% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177% higher at Michigan than Grand Valley State University ($55,002.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Michigan ($17,105 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 29.9% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($10,140 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than University of Michigan (93% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 71.6% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($15,121 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 294 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at GVSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at GVSU (3.65)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Michigan (17.7%)
GVSU vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or Michigan? 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 Michigan and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Grand Valley State University (90% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $29,800 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $44,600)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $4,897 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($20,103 vs. $25,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($207 vs. $258)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/