| Cornerstone University View More Rivals | Grand Valley State University View More Rivals | |
| #6 in Michigan | Rankings | #24 in Michigan |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Grand Rapids, MI | Location | Allendale, MI |
| Known as | GVSU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $29,100 | Undergraduate | $14,628 Michigan residents $20,820 out-of-state |
| $9,322 | Graduate | $18,456 Michigan residents $19,364 out-of-state |
| $14,493 | Financial Aid | $7,921 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | |
| 67.37% | Acceptance Rate | 80.90% |
| 15.62% | Yield | 29.03% |
| Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,781 | Total Students | 21,648 |
| 1,433 | Undergraduate | 18,665 |
| 348 | Graduate | 2,983 |
| 421 | Online Enrollment | 1,190 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 14% | |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $40,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 780) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,012) $6,440 average annual costs |
| ✔ (18 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 64 Full-time 96 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,101 Full-time 427 Part-time |
| 258 Full-time 147 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,489 Full-time 445 Part-time |
| $57,872 for Faculties $49,133 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,391 for Faculties $67,721 Part-time |