- Both Grand Valley State University (GVSU) and Eastern Michigan University are public.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- GVSU has more expensive tuition of $20,820 than Eastern Michigan University ($15,510).
- Eastern Michigan University has tighter acceptance rate of 44.74% than GVSU (80.90%).
- GVSU has higher SAT scores of 1,080 than Eastern Michigan University (1,050).
- GVSU is larger with 21,648 students than Eastern Michigan University (14,018 students).
| Grand Valley State University View More Rivals | Eastern Michigan University View More Rivals | |
| #24 in Michigan | Rankings | #155 in National Universities #10 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Allendale, MI | Location | Ypsilanti, MI |
GVSU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 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 | $15,510 |
| $18,456 Michigan residents $19,364 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,441 Michigan residents $30,072 out-of-state |
| $7,921 | Financial Aid | $8,397 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 80.90% | Acceptance Rate | 44.74% |
| 29.03% | Yield | 38.97% |
| 1,080 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 21,648 | Total Students | 14,018 |
| 18,665 | Undergraduate | 11,617 |
| 2,983 | Graduate | 2,401 |
| 1,190 | Online Enrollment | 2,928 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 66% |
| $47,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,900 |
| 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: 2,821) $5,630 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,030 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 1,101 Full-time 427 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 650 Full-time 473 Part-time |
| 2,489 Full-time 445 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,514 Full-time 493 Part-time |
| $85,391 for Faculties $67,721 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,833 for Faculties $70,511 Part-time |