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Overview |
Valencia College | GVSU | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 43,370 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valenciacollege.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valencia College | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,984 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,933 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,482 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,528 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 93% |
Admission |
Valencia College | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 7, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Valencia College | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valencia College | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | $258 |
Diversity |
Valencia College | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Valencia College | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Valencia College | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valencia College is larger than than GVSU based on total student enrollment (43,370 students vs. 21,648 students)
Valencia College vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valencia College or GVSU?
- Grand Valley State University is 603.2% more expensive to attend than Valencia College for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $1,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.3% higher at GVSU than Valencia College ($19,856.00 vs. $7,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valencia College than GVSU ($10,482 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valencia College are 8.3% lower than costs at Grand Valley State University ($9,366 vs. $10,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand Valley State University than Valencia College (93% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand Valley State University students is 35% larger than aid received Valencia College ($8,811 vs. $6,528)
Which college is harder to get into, Valencia College or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Valencia College .
Valencia College vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valencia College 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 Valencia College.
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Valencia College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $34,900)
- Valencia College students graduate with a $16,750 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($8,250 vs. $25,000)
- Valencia College graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($85 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valencia College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/