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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 | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | WLC | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
GVSU | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
GVSU | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
GVSU | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 33% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | WLC | ||
| 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 WLC based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 1,086 students)
GVSU vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 138% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at WLC than Grand Valley State University ($33,210.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than WLC ($17,105 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 12.2% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($10,140 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 162.5% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($23,128 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 11 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming GVSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than GVSU (90.4%)
GVSU vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or WLC? 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 WLC and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is the same as at Wisconsin Lutheran College (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College and GVSU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College and GVSU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/