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Overview |
GVSU | CSN | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 28,901 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | csn.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | CSN | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $3,383 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $11,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $10,866 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $7,685 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $5,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 76% |
Admission |
GVSU | CSN | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
GVSU | CSN | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | CSN | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $108 |
Diversity |
GVSU | CSN | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
GVSU | CSN | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | CSN | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Southern Nevada is larger than than GVSU based on total student enrollment (28,901 students vs. 21,648 students)
GVSU vs. CSN Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or CSN?
- Grand Valley State University is 312.4% more expensive to attend than CSN for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at GVSU than College of Southern Nevada ($19,856.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Southern Nevada than GVSU ($7,685 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 7.2% lower than costs at College of Southern Nevada ($10,140 vs. $10,866)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than College of Southern Nevada (93% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 74.1% larger than aid received College of Southern Nevada ($8,811 vs. $5,061)
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or CSN? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSN or GVSU .
GVSU vs. CSN Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or CSN? 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 CSN and GVSU.
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $8,600 more per year than CSN graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,000)
- College of Southern Nevada students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($10,500 vs. $25,000)
- CSN graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($108 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSN students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/