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Overview |
GVSU | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 2,117 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #892 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $29,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $29,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $19,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $24,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
GVSU | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 2,690 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 2,324 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 950/1120 | ||
| 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 | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
GVSU | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 22% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Muskingum | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 2,117 students)
GVSU vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Muskingum?
- Muskingum University is 114.3% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.6% higher at Muskingum than Grand Valley State University ($29,900.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Muskingum ($17,105 vs. $19,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 23.3% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($10,140 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muskingum University than Grand Valley State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 172.9% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($24,048 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 106 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Muskingum (21)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Muskingum (3.42)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Muskingum (86.4%)
GVSU vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Muskingum University (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,100)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/