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Overview |
Benedictine University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 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 |
Benedictine University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 6% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Benedictine University is 182.7% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Benedictine University than Saginaw Valley State University ($32,700.00 vs. $27,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Benedictine University ($12,432 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 11% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,266 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 88.3% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($20,083 vs. $10,663)
Benedictine University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University 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 Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Benedictine University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University 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 Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $41,000)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/