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Overview |
GVSU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Lima, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 2,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | unoh.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $11,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $11,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $16,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $6,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 63% |
Admission |
GVSU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | - | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 2.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GVSU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,398 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $221 |
Diversity |
GVSU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 84% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 23% |
Students |
GVSU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 60% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| 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
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than University of Northwestern Ohio based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 2,615 students)
GVSU vs. University of Northwestern Ohio Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or University of Northwestern Ohio?
- Grand Valley State University is 24% more expensive to attend than University of Northwestern Ohio for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.5% higher at GVSU than University of Northwestern Ohio ($19,856.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northwestern Ohio than GVSU ($16,860 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northwestern Ohio are 44.9% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($7,000 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than University of Northwestern Ohio (93% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 33.9% larger than aid received University of Northwestern Ohio ($8,811 vs. $6,580)
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or University of Northwestern Ohio? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Northwestern Ohio or GVSU .
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Northwestern Ohio (2.86)
GVSU vs. University of Northwestern Ohio Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or University of Northwestern Ohio? 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 Northwestern Ohio and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than University of Northwestern Ohio (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than University of Northwestern Ohio graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,200)
- University of Northwestern Ohio students graduate with a $3,602 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($21,398 vs. $25,000)
- University of Northwestern Ohio graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Northwestern Ohio students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/