- Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a public school while Calvin University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- Calvin University has more expensive tuition of $38,670 than GVSU ($20,820).
- GVSU has tighter acceptance rate of 80.90% than Calvin University (83.48%).
- Calvin University has higher SAT scores of 1,245 than GVSU (1,080).
- GVSU is larger with 21,648 students than Calvin University (3,231 students).
| Grand Valley State University View More Rivals | Calvin University View More Rivals | |
| #24 in Michigan | Rankings | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Allendale, MI | Location | Grand Rapids, MI |
GVSU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,628 Michigan residents $20,820 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $38,670 |
| $18,456 Michigan residents $19,364 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,909 |
| $7,921 | Financial Aid | $23,594 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $35 |
| 80.90% | Acceptance Rate | 83.48% |
| 29.03% | Yield | 33.06% |
| 1,080 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,245 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 21,648 | Total Students | 3,231 |
| 18,665 | Undergraduate | 2,960 |
| 2,983 | Graduate | 271 |
| 1,190 | Online Enrollment | 208 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $47,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,012) $6,440 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,453) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 1,101 Full-time 427 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 204 Full-time 141 Part-time |
| 2,489 Full-time 445 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 574 Full-time 185 Part-time |
| $85,391 for Faculties $67,721 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,386 for Faculties $61,468 Part-time |