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Overview |
Louisville | GVSU | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,139 | 22,269 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,632 | $14,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,978 | $20,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,808 | $17,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,148 | $8,925 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 86% |
Admission |
Louisville | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,821 | 24,297 | ||
| Admitted | 11,937 | 23,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Louisville | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $258 |
Diversity |
Louisville | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Louisville | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Louisville based on total student enrollment (22,269 students vs. 22,139 students)
Louisville vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($14,628.00 vs. $12,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Louisville than Grand Valley State University ($28,978.00 vs. $20,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Louisville ($17,995 vs. $18,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 4.9% lower than costs at University of Louisville ($11,142 vs. $11,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Grand Valley State University (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 47.3% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($13,148 vs. $8,925)
Louisville vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 69 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at GVSU (24)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Louisville (80.5%)
Louisville vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than University of Louisville (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $600 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $44,600)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $5,344 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($19,656 vs. $25,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($203 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/