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Overview |
Eastern | GVSU | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 22,269 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $14,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $20,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $17,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $8,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
Eastern | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 24,297 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 23,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Eastern | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Eastern | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Eastern based on total student enrollment (22,269 students vs. 15,008 students)
Eastern vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 48.8% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($14,628.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at GVSU than Eastern Kentucky University ($20,820.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than GVSU ($10,852 vs. $17,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 5.3% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($11,142 vs. $11,735)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Grand Valley State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 28.4% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($11,460 vs. $8,925)
Eastern vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 62 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Eastern (78.1%)
Eastern vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,305 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($23,695 vs. $25,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/