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Overview |
Allen College | GVSU | ||
| Location | Waterloo, IA | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allencollege.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen College | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,236 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,236 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,509 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,625 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Allen College | GVSU | ||
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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 | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Allen College | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen College | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $258 |
Diversity |
Allen College | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Allen College | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Allen College | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Allen College based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 497 students)
Allen College vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen College or GVSU?
- Allen College is 37.9% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($19,236.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at GVSU than Allen College ($19,856.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Allen College ($17,105 vs. $31,509)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen College are 39.3% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($7,280 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen College than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 442.2% larger than aid received Allen College ($8,811 vs. $1,625)
Which college is harder to get into, Allen College or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Allen College .
Allen College vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen College 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 Allen College.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Allen College (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Allen College earn on average $4,500 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $44,600)
- Allen College students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($16,750 vs. $25,000)
- Allen College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($173 vs. $258)
- More Allen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/