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Overview |
CCSJ | GVSU | ||
| Location | Whiting, IN | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 658 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsj.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSJ | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,500 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,500 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,634 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,532 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
CCSJ | 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 | 2.75 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSJ | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSJ | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $258 |
Diversity |
CCSJ | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
CCSJ | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CCSJ | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than CCSJ based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 658 students)
CCSJ vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSJ or GVSU?
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph is 46.9% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($20,500.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at CCSJ than Grand Valley State University ($20,500.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calumet College of Saint Joseph than GVSU ($13,634 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calumet College of Saint Joseph are 12.7% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($9,000 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calumet College of Saint Joseph than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calumet College of Saint Joseph students is 64.9% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($14,532 vs. $8,811)
Which college is harder to get into, CCSJ or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or CCSJ .
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at CCSJ (2.75)
CCSJ vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSJ 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 CCSJ.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Calumet College of Saint Joseph (63% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Calumet College of Saint Joseph earn on average $2,200 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $44,600)
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- CCSJ graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSJ students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/