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Michigan State KU WMU CMU Oakland Ferris State University Saginaw Valley State University WSU Michigan ESU Hope College Eastern Michigan University| Kansas State University | Grand Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | GVSU | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
K-State | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
K-State | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
K-State | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
K-State | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 8% | ||
Campus |
K-State | GVSU | ||
| 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
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than K-State based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 19,722 students)
K-State vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 47% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $9,489.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at K-State than Grand Valley State University ($25,560.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than K-State ($17,105 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 0.4% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($10,100 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Kansas State University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 3.2% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($8,811 vs. $8,537)
K-State vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at GVSU (3.65)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than GVSU (90.4%)
K-State vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State 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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Kansas State University (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $44,600)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- K-State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GVSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/