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Michigan State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU Michigan Hope College UWM Eastern Michigan University UM-Dearborn| Grand Valley State University | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | UWO | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #786 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 87% |
Admission |
GVSU | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
GVSU | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
GVSU | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
GVSU | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 8% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | UWO | ||
| 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 UWO based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 13,705 students)
GVSU vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or UWO?
- Grand Valley State University is 117.3% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at GVSU than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($19,856.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than GVSU ($12,827 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 14% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($8,894 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 98% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($8,811 vs. $4,450)
GVSU vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 60 points higher than at UWO (1030)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UWO (22)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UWO (3.24)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than UWO (88.5%)
GVSU vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or UWO? 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 UWO and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $500 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $1,252 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($23,748 vs. $25,000)
- UWO graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/