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Michigan State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU Michigan Hope College Eastern Michigan University UM-Dearborn Northern Michigan University| Grand Valley State University | Walsh College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | Walsh | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Troy, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 1,218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | walshcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Walsh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
GVSU | Walsh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | Walsh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Walsh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,832 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $163 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Walsh | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
GVSU | Walsh | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | - | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Walsh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Walsh based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 1,218 students)
GVSU vs. Walsh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Walsh?
- Grand Valley State University is ?% more expensive to attend than Walsh for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at GVSU than Walsh College ($19,856.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Walsh College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is ?% larger than aid received Walsh College ($8,811 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Walsh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh or GVSU .
GVSU vs. Walsh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or Walsh? 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 Walsh and GVSU.
- Graduates from Walsh College earn on average $13,200 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $44,600)
- Walsh College students graduate with a $9,168 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($15,832 vs. $25,000)
- Walsh graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($163 vs. $258)
- More Walsh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/