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Overview |
GVSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
GVSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GVSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $217 |
Diversity |
GVSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
GVSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 16,658 students)
GVSU vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Grand Valley State University is 97.3% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than Grand Valley State University ($24,910.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than University at Albany- SUNY ($17,105 vs. $17,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 53.8% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($10,140 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Grand Valley State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 30.3% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($11,485 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 1 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming GVSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
GVSU vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Grand Valley State University (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $11,200 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $44,600)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $3,935 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($21,065 vs. $25,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/