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UTSA Michigan State Texas Tech UNT Texas A&M UH WMU CMU Oakland UT Austin Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University| Grand Valley State University | Texas State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | Texas State | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | San Marcos, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,269 | 38,722 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | txstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Texas State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,628 | $8,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,820 | $20,366 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,142 | $12,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,995 | $15,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,925 | $11,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 74% |
Admission |
GVSU | Texas State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,297 | 37,183 | ||
| Admitted | 23,008 | 33,273 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | Texas State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Texas State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $219 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Texas State | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
GVSU | Texas State | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Texas State | ||
| 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
- Texas State University is larger than than GVSU based on total student enrollment (38,722 students vs. 22,269 students)
GVSU vs. Texas State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Texas State?
- Grand Valley State University is 70% more expensive to attend than Texas State for in-state tuition ($14,628.00 vs. $8,606.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at GVSU than Texas State University ($20,820.00 vs. $20,366.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas State University than GVSU ($15,307 vs. $17,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 10.1% lower than costs at Texas State University ($11,142 vs. $12,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Texas State University (86% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas State University students is 25.1% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($11,169 vs. $8,925)
GVSU vs. Texas State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Texas State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas State or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 52 points higher than at Texas State (1038)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Texas State (23)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Texas State (3.38)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Texas State (89.5%)
GVSU vs. Texas State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or Texas State? 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 Texas State and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Texas State University (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Texas State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,600)
- Texas State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($21,250 vs. $25,000)
- Texas State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/