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Michigan State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU Lehman Michigan Queens College Hope College Eastern Michigan University| Grand Valley State University | CUNY New York City College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | City Tech | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 13,087 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
GVSU | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 17.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
GVSU | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $109 |
Diversity |
GVSU | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
GVSU | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | City Tech | ||
| 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
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than City Tech based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 13,087 students)
GVSU vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or City Tech?
- Grand Valley State University is 101.3% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at GVSU than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($19,856.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than GVSU ($6,406 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 76.7% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($10,140 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Grand Valley State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 0.2% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($8,811 vs. $8,797)
GVSU vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or GVSU .
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than City Tech (81.8%)
GVSU vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or City Tech? 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 City Tech and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (63% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $14,387 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($10,613 vs. $25,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($109 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/