Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Grand Valley State's yield is 5 pts higher than Western Michigan's
Yield rate - 2
Grand Valley State admits 83% vs. 85% at Western Michigan
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Grand Valley StateAccessible
- Western MichiganAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Grand Valley StateTest-optional
- Western MichiganTest-blind
How they read a record
Grand Valley State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Western Michigan
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Grand Valley State | Western Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why