- Both Grand Valley State University (GVSU) and Central Michigan University are public.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- GVSU has more expensive tuition of $20,820 than Central Michigan University ($14,190).
- Central Michigan University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.75% than GVSU (80.90%).
- Central Michigan University has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than GVSU (1,080).
- GVSU is larger with 21,648 students than Central Michigan University (14,557 students).
| Grand Valley State University View More Rivals | Central Michigan University View More Rivals | |
| #24 in Michigan | Rankings | #158 in National Universities #7 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Allendale, MI | Location | Mount Pleasant, 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 Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,628 Michigan residents $20,820 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,703 Michigan residents $14,190 out-of-state |
| $18,456 Michigan residents $19,364 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,293 |
| $7,921 | Financial Aid | $9,868 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 80.90% | Acceptance Rate | 67.75% |
| 29.03% | Yield | 23.87% |
| 1,080 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 21,648 | Total Students | 14,557 |
| 18,665 | Undergraduate | 10,401 |
| 2,983 | Graduate | 4,156 |
| 1,190 | Online Enrollment | 3,086 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $47,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,012) $6,440 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,650) $5,562 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,686 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 1,101 Full-time 427 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 717 Full-time 235 Part-time |
| 2,489 Full-time 445 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,132 Full-time 368 Part-time |
| $85,391 for Faculties $67,721 Part-time | Average Salary | $90,760 for Faculties $59,786 Part-time |