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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 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 |
Eastern Michigan University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan 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 | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Saginaw Valley State University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 7,147 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 25.4% more expensive to attend than Saginaw Valley State University for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $11,565.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.3% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Eastern Michigan University ($27,164.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than Eastern Michigan University ($12,432 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 0% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($11,396 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($10,663 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 1 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Saginaw Valley State University (40% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $600 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $41,000)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Saginaw Valley State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/