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Michigan State University of New Hampshire-Main Campus WMU CMU Oakland UNH Manchester Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University RIC Providence WSU UConn| Grand Valley State University | University of Rhode Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | URI | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
GVSU | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GVSU | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
GVSU | URI | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
GVSU | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 59% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | URI | ||
| 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
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than URI based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 17,473 students)
GVSU vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or URI?
- Grand Valley State University is 2.7% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $13,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at URI than Grand Valley State University ($32,068.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than URI ($17,105 vs. $20,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 34% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($10,140 vs. $13,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than Grand Valley State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 50.5% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($13,257 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 13 points higher than at URI (1077)
- Incoming GVSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at URI (24)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at URI (3.58)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than URI (76.4%)
GVSU vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or URI? 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 URI and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is the same as at University of Rhode Island (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $11,600 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $44,600)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $1,562 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($23,438 vs. $25,000)
- URI graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/