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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 | Ohio Dominican University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | ODU | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 1,276 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | ohiodominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | ODU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $21,881 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $23,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
GVSU | ODU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 2,186 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 1,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | |||
| 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 | ODU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | ODU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $301 |
Diversity |
GVSU | ODU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
GVSU | ODU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | ODU | ||
| 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
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than ODU based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 1,276 students)
GVSU vs. ODU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or ODU?
- Ohio Dominican University is 134.9% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($32,780.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at ODU than Grand Valley State University ($32,780.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than ODU ($17,105 vs. $21,881)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 16.9% lower than costs at Ohio Dominican University ($10,140 vs. $11,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Dominican University students is 168.4% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($23,646 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. ODU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or ODU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ODU or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 81 points higher than at ODU (1009)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ODU (22)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at ODU (3.32)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than ODU (52.4%)
GVSU vs. ODU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or ODU? 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 ODU and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Ohio Dominican University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Ohio Dominican University earn on average $100 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $4,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,125)
- GVSU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($258 vs. $301)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/