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Overview |
Arkansas | GVSU | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #583 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 93% |
Admission |
Arkansas | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than GVSU based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 21,648 students)
Arkansas vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 82% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Arkansas than Grand Valley State University ($25,420.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than GVSU ($16,208 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 22% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($10,140 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than University of Arkansas (93% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 4% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($8,811 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 64 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at GVSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at GVSU (3.65)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than University of Arkansas (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $5,800 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $44,600)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/