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Overview |
GVSU | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Lancaster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 1,994 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $6,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $8,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $6,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $7,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $5,572 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 68% |
Admission |
GVSU | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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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 | 3.23 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
GVSU | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
GVSU | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 1,994 students)
GVSU vs. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus?
- Grand Valley State University is 132.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.7% higher at GVSU than Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($19,856.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Lancaster Campus than GVSU ($7,913 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Lancaster Campus are 62.8% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($6,228 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (93% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 58.1% larger than aid received Ohio University Lancaster Campus ($8,811 vs. $5,572)
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Lancaster Campus or GVSU .
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Ohio University-Lancaster Campus (3.23)
GVSU vs. Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or Ohio University-Lancaster Campus? 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 Ohio University-Lancaster Campus and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Ohio University Lancaster Campus (63% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $100 more per year than Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Lancaster Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio University-Lancaster Campus graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University-Lancaster Campus students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/