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Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI
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Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI
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Rankings*
#65 in Federal Region V Universities
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Doctoral/Research University
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$14,297 Michigan Residents
$30,419 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$14,628 Michigan Residents
$20,820 Out-of-State
expensive$20,482 Michigan Residents
$41,820 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$18,456 Michigan Residents
$19,364 Out-of-State
More$8,910Average Financial Aid AmountLess$7,921
Admission
Higher1,140 SAT
25 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,080 SAT
24 ACT
Tighter75.32%Acceptance RateEasier90.37%
Lower24.43%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable25.04%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
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
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger23,630Total EnrollmentSmaller21,648
Smaller15,958Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger18,665
Larger7,672Graduate Student PopulationSmaller2,983
Larger3,328Online Student PopulationSmaller1,190
Completion & Outcomes
Lower60%Graduate RateHigher66%
Higher21%Transfer-out RateLower14%
Higher84%Retention RateLower79%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,216)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,012)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,412)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,700)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty15 to 1
2,310Number of faculties1,528
Higher$102,185Average Faculty SalaryLower$87,053
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.