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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 | Silver Lake College of the Holy Family | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | SLC | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 444 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
GVSU | SLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
GVSU | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
GVSU | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | SLC | ||
| 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 SLC based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 444 students)
GVSU vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or SLC?
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family is 107.1% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($28,900.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at SLC than Grand Valley State University ($28,900.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 13.5% lower than costs at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($10,140 vs. $11,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($8,811 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or GVSU .
GVSU vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or SLC? 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 SLC and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,200)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $1,726 lower median federal student loan debt than SLC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,726)
- GVSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than SLC graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SLC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/