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Overview |
GVSU | UC | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 64% |
Admission |
GVSU | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GVSU | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
GVSU | UC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
GVSU | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 17% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than GVSU based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 21,648 students)
GVSU vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or UC?
- Grand Valley State University is 21.3% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at UC than Grand Valley State University ($26,862.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than UC ($17,105 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 26.7% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,140 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (93% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 0.9% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($8,811 vs. $8,733)
GVSU vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 75 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming UC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at GVSU (24)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at GVSU (3.65)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than UC (86.2%)
GVSU vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or UC? 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 UC and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $1,000 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $44,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- UC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/