- Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a public school while Lawrence Technological University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- Lawrence Technological University has more expensive tuition of $41,872 than GVSU ($20,820).
- Lawrence Technological University has tighter acceptance rate of 59.64% than GVSU (80.90%).
- GVSU is larger with 21,648 students than Lawrence Technological University (2,966 students).
| Grand Valley State University View More Rivals | Lawrence Technological University View More Rivals | |
| #24 in Michigan | Rankings | #29 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Allendale, MI | Location | Southfield, MI |
GVSU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,628 Michigan residents $20,820 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $41,872 |
| $18,456 Michigan residents $19,364 out-of-state | Graduate | $20,500 |
| $7,921 | Financial Aid | $17,629 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 80.90% | Acceptance Rate | 59.64% |
| 29.03% | Yield | 28.78% |
| 1,080 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 21,648 | Total Students | 2,966 |
| 18,665 | Undergraduate | 2,298 |
| 2,983 | Graduate | 668 |
| 1,190 | Online Enrollment | 294 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 65% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | 21% |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $47,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $60,500 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,012) $6,440 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 939) $7,340 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 1,101 Full-time 427 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 108 Full-time 205 Part-time |
| 2,489 Full-time 445 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 333 Full-time 287 Part-time |
| $85,391 for Faculties $67,721 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,020 for Faculties $69,117 Part-time |