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Overview |
FLC | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 7,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $11,565 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $27,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $12,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $10,663 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
FLC | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 9,330 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 7,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FLC | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
FLC | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
FLC | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 2% | ||
Campus |
FLC | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (7,147 students vs. 3,400 students)
FLC vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 60.6% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($11,565.00 vs. $7,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Fort Lewis College ($27,164.00 vs. $17,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saginaw Valley State University than FLC ($12,432 vs. $15,685)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saginaw Valley State University are 10.1% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($11,400 vs. $12,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Fort Lewis College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 33.3% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($14,215 vs. $10,663)
FLC vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC 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 FLC .
- The average SAT score at Saginaw Valley State University (1030) is 18 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming FLC 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 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Saginaw Valley State University (76.4%)
FLC vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC 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 FLC.
- The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is higher than Fort Lewis College (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Saginaw Valley State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- FLC graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More FLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/