- Both Grand Valley State University (GVSU) and Michigan State University (MSU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Michigan.
- MSU has more expensive tuition of $43,372 than GVSU ($20,820).
- MSU has tighter acceptance rate of 71.55% than GVSU (80.90%).
- MSU has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than GVSU (1,080).
- MSU is larger with 50,023 students than GVSU (21,648 students).
| Grand Valley State University View More Rivals | Michigan State University View More Rivals | |
| #24 in Michigan | Rankings | #74 in National Universities #3 in Michigan |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Allendale, MI | Location | East Lansing, MI |
GVSU| Known as | MSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,628 Michigan residents $20,820 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $15,988 Michigan residents $43,372 out-of-state |
| $18,456 Michigan residents $19,364 out-of-state | Graduate | $21,148 Michigan residents $41,224 out-of-state |
| $7,921 | Financial Aid | $10,980 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 80.90% | Acceptance Rate | 71.55% |
| 29.03% | Yield | 32.35% |
| 1,080 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 21,648 | Total Students | 50,023 |
| 18,665 | Undergraduate | 39,201 |
| 2,983 | Graduate | 10,822 |
| 1,190 | Online Enrollment | 2,728 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $47,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,200 |
| 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: 17,517) $4,538 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 | 17 to 1 |
| 1,101 Full-time 427 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,996 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| 2,489 Full-time 445 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 11,831 Full-time 799 Part-time |
| $85,391 for Faculties $67,721 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,281 for Faculties $72,540 Part-time |