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Overview |
ECSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
ECSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
ECSU | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 78.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.9% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($27,164.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than ECSU ($12,432 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 41.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,400 vs. $16,106)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University as Saginaw Valley State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($10,993 vs. $10,663)
ECSU vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- Saginaw Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,000)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/