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Michigan State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU Arkansas WSU Michigan University of Missouri-Columbia Drury University| Grand Valley State University | Missouri State University Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
GVSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 973/1230 | ||
| 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 | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
GVSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 16% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than GVSU based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 21,648 students)
GVSU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Grand Valley State University is 86.6% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at GVSU than Missouri State University Springfield ($19,856.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Missouri State University-Springfield ($17,105 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 3.7% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($9,782 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($8,811 vs. $8,049)
GVSU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is the same at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming GVSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at GVSU (3.65)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than GVSU (90.4%)
GVSU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/