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Overview |
GVSU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 749 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
GVSU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
GVSU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
GVSU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 68% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Wheeling Jesuit University based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 749 students)
GVSU vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Wheeling Jesuit University?
- Wheeling Jesuit University is 101.3% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($28,090.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Wheeling Jesuit University than Grand Valley State University ($28,090.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Wheeling Jesuit University ($17,105 vs. $19,998)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 14.6% lower than costs at Wheeling Jesuit University ($10,140 vs. $11,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheeling Jesuit University than Grand Valley State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheeling Jesuit University students is 146.8% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($21,746 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Wheeling Jesuit University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling Jesuit University or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 58 points higher than at Wheeling Jesuit University (1032)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wheeling Jesuit University (23)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Wheeling Jesuit University (3.33)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Wheeling Jesuit University (72.7%)
GVSU vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or Wheeling Jesuit University? 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 Wheeling Jesuit University and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Wheeling Jesuit University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Wheeling Jesuit University earn on average $3,500 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling Jesuit University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/