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Michigan State WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU Michigan Hope College Eastern Michigan University UM-Dearborn Northern Michigan University| Grand Valley State University | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GVSU | W&J | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,269 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,628 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,820 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,142 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,995 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,925 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
GVSU | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,297 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 23,008 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
GVSU | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
GVSU | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 25% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (22,269 students vs. 1,162 students)
GVSU vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 88.7% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $14,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at W&J than Grand Valley State University ($27,605.00 vs. $20,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than W&J ($17,995 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 24.8% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,142 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 336.6% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($38,971 vs. $8,925)
GVSU vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or GVSU .
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at W&J (3.54)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than W&J (81.5%)
GVSU vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU or W&J? 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 W&J and GVSU.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Grand Valley State University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $12,300 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/