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GVSU CMU Purdue North Central IU Oakland Purdue Indiana State IU Northwest IPFW UM-Flint WMU IUPUI| Ball State University | Saginaw Valley State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 970/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
BSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
BSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
BSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 2% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 7,147 students)
BSU vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 37.1% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Ball State University ($27,164.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than BSU ($12,432 vs. $12,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 4.5% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,904 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($11,418 vs. $10,663)
BSU vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Saginaw Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saginaw Valley State University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 40 points higher than at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming BSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Saginaw Valley State University (3.48)
- Saginaw Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Saginaw Valley State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Saginaw Valley State University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,000)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/