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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| Hebrew Theological College | Grand Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
HTC | GVSU | ||
| Location | Skokie, IL | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 160 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | htc.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HTC | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,800 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,800 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,658 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,745 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 93% |
Admission |
HTC | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 5 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 60% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| 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 |
HTC | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HTC | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,500 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
HTC | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 100% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
HTC | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 8% | ||
Campus |
HTC | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than HTC based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 160 students)
HTC vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HTC or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than HTC for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $13,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.9% higher at GVSU than Hebrew Theological College ($19,856.00 vs. $13,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hebrew Theological College than GVSU ($13,451 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 34.7% lower than costs at Hebrew Theological College ($10,140 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Hebrew Theological College (93% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 13.8% larger than aid received Hebrew Theological College ($8,811 vs. $7,745)
HTC vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HTC or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or HTC .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 42 points higher than at HTC (1048)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at HTC (22)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at HTC (3.24)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than HTC (71.4%)
HTC vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HTC or GVSU? 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 GVSU and HTC.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Hebrew Theological College (63% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $16,100 more per year than HTC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $28,500)
- More HTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/