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Michigan State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU DSC Michigan Hope College Eastern Michigan University Utah| Grand Valley State University | Utah Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | UVU | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Orem, UT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 43,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | uvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | UVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $5,614 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $17,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $9,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $9,346 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $3,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
GVSU | UVU | ||
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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 | 3.52 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GVSU | UVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | UVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $157 |
Diversity |
GVSU | UVU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
GVSU | UVU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | UVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utah Valley University is larger than than GVSU based on total student enrollment (43,099 students vs. 21,648 students)
GVSU vs. UVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or UVU?
- Grand Valley State University is 148.5% more expensive to attend than UVU for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $5,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at GVSU than Utah Valley University ($19,856.00 vs. $17,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah Valley University than GVSU ($9,346 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah Valley University are 9.8% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($9,234 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah Valley University than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 142.4% larger than aid received Utah Valley University ($8,811 vs. $3,635)
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or UVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVU or GVSU .
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UVU (3.52)
GVSU vs. UVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or UVU? 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 UVU and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Utah Valley University (63% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Utah Valley University earn on average $4,700 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $44,600)
- Utah Valley University students graduate with a $9,800 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($15,200 vs. $25,000)
- UVU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($157 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/