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Overview |
GVSU | UNLV | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 30,660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | unlv.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | UNLV | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $8,159 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $24,701 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $11,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $13,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $6,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
GVSU | UNLV | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 13,275 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 11,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | UNLV | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | UNLV | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,018 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $196 |
Diversity |
GVSU | UNLV | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
GVSU | UNLV | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 16% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | UNLV | ||
| 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
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is larger than than GVSU based on total student enrollment (30,660 students vs. 21,648 students)
GVSU vs. UNLV Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or UNLV?
- Grand Valley State University is 71% more expensive to attend than UNLV for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $8,159.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at UNLV than Grand Valley State University ($24,701.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than GVSU ($13,159 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 13.5% lower than costs at University of Nevada Las Vegas ($10,140 vs. $11,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than University of Nevada Las Vegas (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 38.8% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($8,811 vs. $6,346)
GVSU vs. UNLV Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or UNLV? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNLV or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 83 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNLV (22)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UNLV (3.4)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than UNLV (85.3%)
GVSU vs. UNLV Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or UNLV? 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 UNLV and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Las Vegas earn on average $3,000 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $44,600)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas students graduate with a $5,982 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($19,018 vs. $25,000)
- UNLV graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNLV students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/