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Michigan State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University SHSU WSU PVAMU TSU Michigan UTSA| Grand Valley State University | University of Houston Downtown | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
GVSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 960/1100 | ||
| 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 | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $193 |
Diversity |
GVSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
GVSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than University of Houston-Downtown based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 14,208 students)
GVSU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or University of Houston-Downtown?
- Grand Valley State University is 123.2% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at GVSU than University of Houston Downtown ($19,856.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Downtown than GVSU ($14,911 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 2.6% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($9,882 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than University of Houston Downtown (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 12.3% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($8,811 vs. $7,849)
GVSU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 196 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than University of Houston-Downtown (88.4%)
GVSU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 of Houston-Downtown and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than University of Houston Downtown (63% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $2,800 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,600)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/