| GVSU vs. Saginaw Valley State |
#65 in Federal Region V Universities #19 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #29 in Federal Region V Universities #17 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,502 Michigan Residents $21,894 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,930 Michigan Residents $30,450 Out-of-State |
| expensive$20,030 Michigan Residents $20,030 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$18,360 Michigan Residents $18,360 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,280 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,448 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,060 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,050 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier83.02% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter72.07% |
| Favorable18.59% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.04% |
| 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 High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger22,011 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,822 |
| Larger19,002 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,135 |
| Larger3,009 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller687 |
| Larger1,443 | Online Student Population | Smaller485 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher67% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,012) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,253) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,700) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,789 | Number of faculty | 535 |
| Higher$91,742 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$85,638 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.