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Overview |
GVSU | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 5,985 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #640 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $12,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $24,882 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $10,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $13,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
GVSU | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 6,140 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 4,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 930/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GVSU | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
GVSU | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | UM-Flint | ||
| 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 UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 5,985 students)
GVSU vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or UM-Flint?
- Grand Valley State University is 10.6% more expensive to attend than UM-Flint for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $12,618.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at UM-Flint than Grand Valley State University ($24,882.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than GVSU ($10,840 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 4.8% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($10,140 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than Grand Valley State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 52% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($13,389 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 98 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UM-Flint (3.54)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
GVSU vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or UM-Flint? 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 UM-Flint and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than University of Michigan Flint (63% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,500)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/