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Overview |
Grand View University | KU | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,827 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #884 | #252 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grandview.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grand View University | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,418 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,418 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,956 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,236 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,893 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Grand View University | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,886 | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | 1,856 | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1080 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Grand View University | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grand View University | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,908 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $211 |
Diversity |
Grand View University | KU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Grand View University | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Grand View University | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Grand View University based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 1,827 students)
Grand View University vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grand View University or KU?
- Grand View University is 211.3% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($31,418.00 vs. $10,092.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Grand View University than University of Kansas ($31,418.00 vs. $26,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Grand View University ($18,950 vs. $20,236)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 8.1% lower than costs at Grand View University ($10,136 vs. $10,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand View University than University of Kansas (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand View University students is 105.5% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($22,893 vs. $11,140)
Grand View University vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grand View University or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Grand View University .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 176 points higher than at Grand View University (969)
- Incoming KU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Grand View University (21)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Grand View University (3.3)
- Grand View University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than KU (87.8%)
Grand View University vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grand View University or KU? 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 KU and Grand View University.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Grand View University (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $10,700 more per year than Grand View University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $43,900)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $3,408 lower median federal student loan debt than Grand View University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,908)
- KU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Grand View University graduates. ($211 vs. $247)
- More KU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grand View University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/