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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 Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | OWU | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
GVSU | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GVSU | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GVSU | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
GVSU | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 27% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | OWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 1,410 students)
GVSU vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 253.1% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.1% higher at OWU than Grand Valley State University ($49,262.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than OWU ($17,105 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 35.6% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($10,140 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 317.2% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($36,757 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or GVSU .
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at OWU (3.54)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than OWU (52.2%)
GVSU vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or OWU? 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 OWU and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $5,000 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/