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Overview |
GVSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
GVSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GVSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $186 |
Diversity |
GVSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
GVSU | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than GVSU based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 21,648 students)
GVSU vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or UT Arlington?
- Grand Valley State University is 51.6% more expensive to attend than UT Arlington for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $9,206.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at UT Arlington than Grand Valley State University ($26,778.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than GVSU ($14,262 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 12.3% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($10,140 vs. $11,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than The University of Texas at Arlington (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 29% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($11,370 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 52 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than UT Arlington (80.8%)
GVSU vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $7,100 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $44,600)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $25,000)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($186 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/