| Spring Arbor University View More Rivals | Grand Valley State University View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Michigan | Rankings | #24 in Michigan |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Spring Arbor, MI | Location | Allendale, MI |
SAU| Known as | GVSU | |
| Associate 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 (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $32,580 | Undergraduate | $14,628 Michigan residents $20,820 out-of-state |
| $8,194 | Graduate | $18,456 Michigan residents $19,364 out-of-state |
| $17,775 | Financial Aid | $7,921 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 67.02% | Acceptance Rate | 80.90% |
| 23.76% | Yield | 29.03% |
| 1,050 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,396 | Total Students | 21,648 |
| 1,127 | Undergraduate | 18,665 |
| 1,269 | Graduate | 2,983 |
| 1,029 | Online Enrollment | 1,190 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $45,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 947) $4,932 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,012) $6,440 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,720 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 82 Full-time 238 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,101 Full-time 427 Part-time |
| 253 Full-time 257 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,489 Full-time 445 Part-time |
| $51,720 for Faculties $49,376 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,391 for Faculties $67,721 Part-time |