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Grand Valley State University vs Western Michigan University

Compare the rivalry schools - Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University.

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Allendale, MI and Western Michigan University (WMU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Kalamazoo, MI. Following list and table compares two rivalry schools in various academic factors.
  • Western Michigan University has higher submitted SAT score (1,100) than Grand Valley State University (1,080).
  • Western Michigan University (84.55% acceptance rate) is tighter than Grand Valley State University (90.37% acceptance rate) to get in.
  • Grand Valley State University (21,648 students) is larger than Western Michigan University (17,000 students).
  • Grand Valley State University has more expensive tuition & fees of $20,820 than Western Michigan University($19,098).
  • Grand Valley State University has more full-time faculties of 1,101 faculties than Western Michigan University(752 facluties).
Grand Valley State University vs Western Michigan University
Grand Valley State UniversityWestern Michigan University
LocationAllendale, MIKalamazoo, MI
School TypePublic, 4-yearsPublic, 4-years
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degreeDoctor's degree
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$20,820
$14,628 for Michigan residents		$19,098
$15,298 for Michigan residents
Graduate Tuition$19,364
$18,456 for Michigan residents		$28,454
$19,277 for Michigan residents
Test Scores1,0801,100
Acceptance Rate90%85%
Admission Yield25%15%
Student Population21,648
18,665 undergraduate		17,000
13,589 undergraduate
Number of Faculty1,101 Full-time
427 part-time		752 Full-time
360 part-time
Number of Staffs2,489 Full-time
445 part-time		2,147 Full-time
574 part-time
Student to Faculty Ratio15 to 116 to 1
Financial Aid Amount$7,921$7,061
Graduation Rate66%55%
Transfer-out Rate14%26%
Retention Rate79%77%

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