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Michigan State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU Michigan Hope College Eastern Michigan University UM-Dearborn Northern Michigan University| Grand Valley State University | Madison Area Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | Madison College | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 12,982 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $4,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $6,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $15,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $5,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 38% |
Admission |
GVSU | Madison College | ||
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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 | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
GVSU | Madison College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $134 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Madison College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
GVSU | Madison College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Madison College | ||
| 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 Madison College based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 12,982 students)
GVSU vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Madison College?
- Grand Valley State University is 224.2% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.1% higher at GVSU than Madison Area Technical College ($19,856.00 vs. $6,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madison Area Technical College than GVSU ($11,588 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 48% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($10,140 vs. $15,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Madison Area Technical College (93% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 66.6% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($8,811 vs. $5,289)
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or GVSU .
GVSU vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or Madison 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 Madison College and GVSU.
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Madison College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $37,700)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($13,000 vs. $25,000)
- Madison College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($134 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madison College 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/