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Overview |
GVSU | Hondros College | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 2,643 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | hondros.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Hondros College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $8,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $26,436 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $6,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
GVSU | Hondros College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 312 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 83.6% | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
GVSU | Hondros College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Hondros College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Hondros College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 38% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
GVSU | Hondros College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 25% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Hondros College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Hondros College based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 2,643 students)
GVSU vs. Hondros College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Hondros College?
- Hondros College is 25.9% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($17,568.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at GVSU than Hondros College ($19,856.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Hondros College ($17,105 vs. $26,436)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hondros College are 24.5% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($8,142 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Hondros College (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 30.2% larger than aid received Hondros College ($8,811 vs. $6,769)
GVSU vs. Hondros College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Hondros College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hondros College or GVSU .
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Hondros College (89.7%)
GVSU vs. Hondros College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or Hondros College? 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 Hondros College and GVSU.
- Hondros College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Hondros College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hondros College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/