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Overview |
GVSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 87% |
Admission |
GVSU | Shawnee State University | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
GVSU | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 3,297 students)
GVSU vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Shawnee State University?
- Grand Valley State University is 49.4% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at GVSU than Shawnee State University ($19,856.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than GVSU ($13,313 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 14.3% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($10,140 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Shawnee State University (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 14.2% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($8,811 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or GVSU .
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
GVSU vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or Shawnee State University? 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 Shawnee State University and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Shawnee State University (63% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $1,288 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($23,712 vs. $25,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/