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JMU Mason Michigan State Virginia Tech Mary Washington College WMU CMU Oakland Old Dominion Ferris State University CNU Saginaw Valley State University| Grand Valley State University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | VCU | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 83% |
Admission |
GVSU | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
GVSU | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
GVSU | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
GVSU | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than GVSU based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 21,648 students)
GVSU vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or VCU?
- Grand Valley State University is 12% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.9% higher at VCU than Grand Valley State University ($33,726.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than VCU ($17,105 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 21.1% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($10,140 vs. $12,279)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Virginia Commonwealth University (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 42.8% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($12,583 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or GVSU .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 7 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming GVSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at GVSU (3.65)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than GVSU (90.4%)
GVSU vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or VCU? 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 VCU and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $2,900 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,600)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/