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Michigan State WMU GCU CMU Oakland Ferris State University ASU Saginaw Valley State University WSU U of A Michigan Hope College| Northern Arizona University | Grand Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NAU | GVSU | ||
| Location | Flagstaff, AZ | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 28,086 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nau.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NAU | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,024 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,286 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,728 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,115 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,865 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
NAU | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 44,855 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 35,881 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NAU | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NAU | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
NAU | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NAU | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 8% | ||
Campus |
NAU | 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
- Northern Arizona University is larger than than GVSU based on total student enrollment (28,086 students vs. 21,648 students)
NAU vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NAU or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 26.6% more expensive to attend than NAU for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $11,024.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at NAU than Grand Valley State University ($26,286.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than NAU ($17,105 vs. $17,115)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 15.7% lower than costs at Northern Arizona University ($10,140 vs. $11,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Arizona University than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Arizona University students is 34.7% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($11,865 vs. $8,811)
NAU vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NAU or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or NAU .
- Accepted freshman NAU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at GVSU (3.65)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than NAU (80%)
NAU vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NAU 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 NAU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Northern Arizona University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $700 more per year than NAU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,900)
- Northern Arizona University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- NAU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NAU students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/