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Overview |
GVSU | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #488 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $30,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $30,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $9,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $25,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $16,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
GVSU | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 2,456 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 1,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 40.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GVSU | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
GVSU | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 82% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Franciscan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Franciscan based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 3,656 students)
GVSU vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Franciscan?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 119.5% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($30,620.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at Franciscan than Grand Valley State University ($30,620.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Franciscan ($17,105 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 8% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($9,390 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Grand Valley State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 90.4% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($16,779 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 75 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at GVSU (24)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at GVSU (3.65)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
GVSU vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Grand Valley State University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/