Grand Valley State University (GVSU) vs. Northern Michigan University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf

  • Both Grand Valley State University (GVSU) and Northern Michigan University are public.
  • Both schools are located in Michigan.
  • GVSU has more expensive tuition of $20,820 than Northern Michigan University ($18,800).
  • Northern Michigan University has tighter acceptance rate of 74.37% than GVSU (80.90%).
  • GVSU is larger with 21,648 students than Northern Michigan University (6,970 students).
Grand Valley State University
View More Rivals
Northern Michigan University
View More Rivals
#24 in Michigan
Rankings#14 in Michigan
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Allendale, MILocationMarquette, MI
GVSUKnown as
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
2-4 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctoral/Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Tuition & Fees
$14,628 Michigan residents
$20,820 out-of-state
Undergraduate$13,304 Michigan residents
$18,800 out-of-state
$18,456 Michigan residents
$19,364 out-of-state
Graduate$11,600 Michigan residents
$15,056 out-of-state
$7,921Financial Aid$7,962
Admission
$30 undergraduate
$30 graduate
Application Fee$35 undergraduate
$50 graduate
80.90%Acceptance Rate74.37%
29.03%Yield32.69%
1,080 SAT, 24 ACTTest Scores
Student Population
21,648Total Students6,970
18,665Undergraduate6,434
2,983Graduate536
1,190Online Enrollment575
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
66%Graduation Rate52%
14%Transfer-out Rate
79%Retention Rate73%
$47,200Average Earning after Graduation$39,800
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,012)
$6,440 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,052)
$6,360 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
1,101 Full-time
427 Part-time
Number of Faculties296 Full-time
119 Part-time
2,489 Full-time
445 Part-time
Number of Staffs896 Full-time
124 Part-time
$85,391 for Faculties
$67,721 Part-time
Average Salary$74,954 for Faculties
$55,000 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023