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UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UH Michigan State Texas A&M UT Austin Texas State Texas Woman's University WMU CMU Oakland| Grand Valley State University | University of North Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | UNT | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
GVSU | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
GVSU | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
GVSU | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | UNT | ||
| 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 North Texas is larger than than GVSU based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 21,648 students)
GVSU vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or UNT?
- Grand Valley State University is 68.2% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at GVSU than University of North Texas ($19,856.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than GVSU ($15,283 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 2.7% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($10,140 vs. $10,412)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University as University of North Texas (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 3.9% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($9,159 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 3 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming GVSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UNT (3.46)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than UNT (79.1%)
GVSU vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or UNT? 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 UNT and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than University of North Texas (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $2,400 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $44,600)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- UNT graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/