| GVSU vs. MSU |
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|---|---|---|
#65 in Federal Region V Universities #19 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #95 in National Universities #83 in World University Rankings #3 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$14,628 Michigan Residents $20,820 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,988 Michigan Residents $43,372 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$18,456 Michigan Residents $19,364 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$21,148 Michigan Residents $41,224 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,921 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,980 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,080 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier90.37% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter87.95% |
| Favorable25.04% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.95% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller21,648 | Total Enrollment | Larger50,023 |
| Smaller18,665 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger39,201 |
| Smaller2,983 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,822 |
| Smaller1,190 | Online Student Population | Larger2,728 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower66% | Graduate Rate | Higher81% |
| Higher14% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower10% |
| Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,012) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,517) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,700) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,452) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,528 | Number of faculties | 3,472 |
| Lower$87,053 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$116,379 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.