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Overview |
GVSU | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | New Philadelphia, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 1,940 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $11,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $4,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
GVSU | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
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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 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GVSU | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $267 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
GVSU | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Kent State University at Tuscarawas | ||
| 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 Kent State University at Tuscarawas based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 1,940 students)
GVSU vs. Kent State University at Tuscarawas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Kent State University at Tuscarawas?
- Grand Valley State University is 100.4% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Tuscarawas for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at GVSU than Kent State University at Tuscarawas ($19,856.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Tuscarawas than GVSU ($11,358 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Tuscarawas are 14.2% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($8,882 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Tuscarawas than Grand Valley State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 105.5% larger than aid received Kent State University at Tuscarawas ($8,811 vs. $4,288)
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Kent State University at Tuscarawas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Tuscarawas or GVSU .
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Kent State University at Tuscarawas (3.21)
GVSU vs. Kent State University at Tuscarawas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or Kent State University at Tuscarawas? 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 Kent State University at Tuscarawas and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Kent State University at Tuscarawas (63% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Kent State University at Tuscarawas graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,300)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State University at Tuscarawas graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,825)
- GVSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State University at Tuscarawas graduates. ($258 vs. $267)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Tuscarawas students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/