GVSU vs. Rochester
Both Grand Valley State University and Rochester Christian University are 4 years schools located in Michigan. The following statements compare Grand Valley State University and Rochester Christian University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Rochester's tuition ($29,196) is more expensive than GVSU ($21,894).
- GVSU's acceptance rate (83.02%) is lower than Rochester (97.65%).
- Rochester has higher yield (22.20%) than GVSU (18.59%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,060.
- Rochester's students to faculty ratio (13 to 1) is lower than GVSU (15 to 1).
- GVSU (22,011 students) is larger than Rochester (1,193 students) with more enrolled students.
- Rochester ($15,468) has higher amount of financial aid than GVSU ($9,731).
- GVSU's graduation rate (67%) is higher than Rochester (44%).

Grand Valley State University
Public, 4 years • Allendale, MI #285 National Universities, #14 in Michigan more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,502 In-State
$21,894 out-of-state
$21,894 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,731
Test Scores
1,060 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
83.02% Acceptance Rate
18.59% Yield
Enrollment
19,002 Undergraduate
3,009 Graduate
1,443 Online Students
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
14% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,129 Faculties (full-time)
2,610 Staffs (full-time)
$91,742 Faculty Salary
$73,054 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$29,196
Financial Aid
$15,468
Test Scores
Admission
97.65% Acceptance Rate
22.20% Yield
Enrollment
1,161 Undergraduate
32 Graduate
204 Online Students
Graduation Rate
44% Graduation Rate
60% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
36 Faculties (full-time)
115 Staffs (full-time)
$58,281 Faculty Salary
$56,421 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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