Judson University vs. Saginaw Valley State University

Comparable Facts

Compare Judson University in Elgin, IL with Saginaw Valley State University in University Center, MI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Saginaw Valley State University is larger than Judson University based on total student enrollment (6,822 students vs. 960 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Judson University is located in Elgin, IL (Midsize City setting); Saginaw Valley State University is in University Center, MI (Rural Fringe setting).
• Judson University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Saginaw Valley State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Judson University 10:1; Saginaw Valley State University 16:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Judson University are 0.2% lower than at Saginaw Valley State University ($12,320 vs. $12,340).
• Out-of-state tuition is 3% higher at Judson University than at Saginaw Valley State University (about $910 more per year; $31,360 vs. $30,450).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Judson University as at Saginaw Valley State University (98% vs. 98%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Judson University students is 77.8% larger than aid received by Saginaw Valley State University students ($24,024 vs. $13,512).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 2 points higher at Saginaw Valley State University than at Judson University (22 vs. 20, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Judson University and Saginaw Valley State University.
• Enrolled first-year students at Saginaw Valley State University average a 3.48 high school GPA, 0.32 higher than at Judson University (3.16).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 39.2% at Judson University vs. 16% at Saginaw Valley State University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Judson University graduates have a $4,000 lower median loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates ($23,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Judson University graduates have an estimated $42 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Saginaw Valley State University graduates ($237 vs. $279).
• More Judson University 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, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.